Exotic Treats
Submitted by Aud
No-bake chocolate and dried fruit squares studded with nuts, topped with candied orange zest. These refrigerator treats combine tropical dried fruit mix with rich semi-sweet chocolate for an elegant bite.
YIELD
32 piecesPREP
2 hrsCOOK
10 minREADY
2 hrsThese sophisticated no-bake squares come together in minutes, blending ground tropical fruit and nuts with melted chocolate and a whisper of orange.
The mixture sets firm in the refrigerator, creating candy-like treats perfect for gift-giving or holiday cookie platters.
Each bite delivers chewy fruit, crunchy nuts, and smooth chocolate with a citrus sparkle on top.
Pro Tips
- Grind the fruit and nut mix coarsely for texture; don’t pulverize it to paste
- Line your pan with parchment paper for easy removal and clean slicing
- Press the orange zest gently into the surface before chilling so it adheres
- Store in an airtight container in a cool spot for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer
Ingredients
Directions
Grease a shallow 11 x 7 inch baking pan with butter; line bottom with parchment or waxed paper.
Coarsely grind fruit and nut mix in a food processor or blender.
Melt chocolate and butter together in a small bowl placed over a pan of gently simmering water, stirring frequently.
Mix in the processed nut mix and ½ of the orange zest.
Spread mixture smoothly in prepared pan.
Sprinkle remaining zest over top, pressing it in lightly.
Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours or until firmly set.
Loosen set mixture from pan by carefully running the tip of a knife around the inside edges of the pan.
Carefully turn out onto a board; remove paper.
Turn mixture over and cut in 32 pieces.
Store in an airtight container in a cool place for 2 to 3 days.
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