Mandolinos

Ingredients for 1 servings:

• 400 g almond flakes
• ½ vanilla pod(s)
• 40 g liquid honey (acacia honey)
• 280 g dark chocolate coating

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Rest time approx. 1 hour; Cooking/baking time approx. 30 minutes; Total time approx. 2 hours

makes about 72 pieces

Preheat the oven to 160°C (fan oven). Line a baking tray with baking paper, add the almond slivers, and heat in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Split the vanilla pod lengthwise and scrape out the seeds with a knife. Place the honey and vanilla seeds in a saucepan and heat to approximately 65°C. Stir in the warm almond slivers. Set the temperature to 180°C (fan oven). Spread the almond mixture onto the baking tray (lined with baking paper) and toast in the preheated oven until golden brown (approx. 10 minutes). Allow to cool (to room temperature) and transfer to a bowl. Roughly chop the chocolate coating, place it in a metal bowl, melt it over steam, and mix with the almonds. Using a teaspoon, place small heaps onto the baking tray (lined with baking paper) and allow to cool. The Mandolinos will keep for approximately 3 months.