WALNUT-STUFFED CHOCOLATE-COVERED PRUNES.

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Walnut-Stuffed Chocolate-Covered Prunes. image

This is much nicer than it sounds. It is an elegant and attractive sweet to serve after a dinner and I make it every Easter as it is vegan or 'nistissimo' as the Greeks say. Note that the preparation time is just an estimate.

Provided by joanna_giselle

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 20-30 stuffed prunes

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 kg dried prune (with the stones in them not pitted)
500 g chocolate couverture (or good quality dark chocolate)
1/2 cup cognac
20 -30 walnut halves

Steps:

  • Slit prunes with a small sharp knife and remove the stones.
  • Place pitted prunes in a small bowl and cover them with the cognac and allow them to soak for at least 30 minutes.
  • Open up each prune and insert a walnut half and then press it closed again. The cut sides should stick together and the walnut be completely enclosed.
  • Repeat with all prunes.
  • Melt chocolate in double boiler and dip each stuffed prune into the melted chocolate with a pair of tongs.
  • Place onto a foil-lined tray and sprinkle with remaining walnuts that have been finely chopped.
  • Allow to set at room temperature (avoid refrigeration as it takes away the glossy finish and makes them look dull).
  • Each piece can be put into a pleated paper cup for an attractive presentation.
  • Dried apricots can be substituted for prunes but they are a little drier and harder to stuff.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.2, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 1, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 19.1, Protein 1.4

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