For some reason, I had a hankering for spicy white chocolate. I couldn’t stop thinking about how to make it something really special and interesting. First I thought about putting some jalapenos in the chocolate. Then later, when Jessica and I went for a walk, I realized that almonds would go great, as would some salt.
Monday morning, being off from work, I stopped by Whole Foods and picked up some over-priced Callebaut white chocolate and jalapenos. Then went home and got to work.
Spicy White Chocolate Bar
Ingredients
- 1 pound White Chocolate couverture, shredded
- 0.9oz Jalapeno (1 piece), stemmed, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Powder
- 1.35oz Whole Almonds (44 pieces), roughly crushed and toasted
- 1/2 teaspoon Applewood Smoked Salt (substitute with Kosher salt)
Instructions
- Toss together jalapeno slices and cayenne. Toast 20-25 min at 250 deg F.
- Temper white chocolate.
- Stir jalapenos, almonds, and salt into white chocolate.
- Pour into 8×8 baking dish. Tap down to remove air bubbles. Place flat in freezer for 5 minutes, then let set on counter for an hour.
For next time (or for you), here are some tips that I highly recommend:
- Put plastic wrap in the baking dish first — otherwise getting the chocolate out is a huge pain.
- Chocolate heats quickly, and cools slowly.
- Read read and read again how to temper.
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Interesting…try to save some for Stephen.
Very interesting–will have to try that sometime.
Ooh! This looks tasty. I love white chocolate. Here’s another interesting White Chocolate recipe called Opulent White Chocolate and Yogurt Cake. The result… a smooth, creamy cheesecake like dessert topped with colorful fresh pomegranate seeds. Give it a try and enjoy!
So…was it tasty?
It sounds like an awesome combination.
What an original idea! I bet the spice really enhances the overall sweetness of the white chocolate
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K&S;, will do.
Asianmommy, can't wait.
Ellie, funny thing is, I don't love white chocolate because it's a bit too sweet for me but I liked these.
Soopling, yes they were, but very strong, so you have to eat it in little nibbles, but I like that, goes great with my coffee.
Thanks Sophie, the salt actually does a lot for it too.
Sounds delicious and interesting – a great gift idea
what a great creation–did you intentionally not tell us how it tasted? who am i kidding, i’m sure it was delicious, and my tastebuds are so numb, i’d hope i could handle the heat.
Manger la ville, oh definitely.
Grace, I don’t think we intentionally left that out. Oops…it was very good, the flavors worked well together. It is very strong so it’s not for those who are sensitive to spice.