2 c Unsalted cashews
1 lb Semisweet chocolate; chopped
Into
8 oz Shredded dried coconut
Recipe by: BAKERS' DOZEN (MARCEL DESAULNIERS) SHOW Preheat the oven
to 325 degrees. Toast the cashews on a baking sheet in the preheated
oven for 20 minutes, until uniformly golden brown. Cool the nuts to
room temperature. Toast the coconut on a baking sheet in the
preheated oven for 10 minutes, until lightly golden around the edges.
Cool the coconut to room temperature. Heat 1-inch of water in the
bottom half of a double boiler over medium heat. Place the semisweet
chocolate in the top half of the double boiler. Use a rubber spatula
to stir the chocolate until completely melted and smooth, about 5 to
6 minutes. transfer the melted chocolate to a 4-quart bowl. Add the
cashews and coconut. Use a rubber spatula to stir until the cashews
and coconut are completely coated with chocolate. Immediately portion
the mixture by heaping tablespoons (approximately 1 1/2 ounces) for
each cluster, onto wax paper. Allow the clusters to harden at room
temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate for 30 minutes, until firm
enough to handle. Store the clusters in a tightly sealed plastic
container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
