Need a quick and easy recipe to dress up dark chocolate? Here’s one from Lavender Estates that beckons from its sensational setting at Crescent Bar, Washington. The sweet herbal accent from lavender sea salt is just enough to make this confection enticing. Whip up a batch for a gathering, or package some up as a gift.
Lavender sea salt can be obtained from some of our lavender purveyors who specialize in fine culinary products. You can also combine some rough sea salt and culinary lavender buds, and pass them through a coarse grinder.
Have fun experimenting with this basic recipe. Substitute white or milk chocolate, or swirl in white chocolate with the dark. Try adding dried cranberries or cherries, or swapping the pistachios for almonds or hazelnuts.
Ingredients
- 3 cups dark chocolate melts
- 1/3 cup pistachios
- 1/2 tsp lavender sea salt
Instructions
Prepare the nuts: Chop the pistachios into small bits and set aside.
Prepare the chocolate: Melt the chocolate over a double-boiler or in a microwave (using 30 second bursts). Mix the majority of the nuts into the chocolate, saving some for a topping. Spread the mixture evenly on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. While still warm, sprinkle the remaining nuts and the lavender sea salt evenly over the surface. Place in the freezer until set.
Once the chocolate is firmly set, remove from the freezer and break into small portions. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.
Contributed by
Joseph Downs
Lavender Boutique
Edited & formatted by
Michael Lemmers
RavenCroft
