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Giant Almond Florentines

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This International dessert features Butter, Sugar, Honey, Heavy cream, Blanched almonds; sliced. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6
Calories: 2419.0
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
This International dessert features Butter, Sugar, Honey, Heavy cream, Blanched almonds; sliced. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 2 Butter
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1/3 cup Honey
  • 1/3 cup Heavy cream
  • 4 cup Blanched almonds; sliced
  • 1/2 pound Chocolate-coating wafers com
Directions
  1. 1
    foil pie pans.
  2. 2
    Foil pans must be used for easy removal of baked florentines in 1 piece.
  3. 3
    In a medium-large heavy saucepan, combine butter, sugar, honey, and cream.
  4. 4
    Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring frequently.
  5. 5
    Cook 1 1/2 mins, stirring constantly.
  6. 6
    Remove from heat.
  7. 7
    Stir in almonds.
  8. 8
    Divide mixture evenly among greased pie pans.
  9. 9
    Using back of wooden spoon, pat evenly into bottom of pans.
  10. 10
    Bake pans 3 at a time, on a single oven rack, 10 to 14 mins, or until a rich golden brown.
  11. 11
    Rotate pans during baking, if necessary, to avoid overbrowning.
  12. 12
    Let cool completely in pans.
  13. 13
    Refrigerate 10 to 15 mins for ease in unmolding.
  14. 14
    With fingers, carefully press in pan bottoms from underneath and pop florentines out in 1 piece.
  15. 15
    Refrigerate florentines, stacked between layers of wax paper until thoroughly chilled, about 3 hours.
  16. 16
    Spread melted chocolate coating over bottoms of chilled florentines.
  17. 17
    Let stand until chocolate is set.
  18. 18
    Wrap each florentine separately in plastic wrap.
  19. 19
    Store in refrigerator.
  20. 20
    spread on the bottoms of florentines for best results.
  21. 21
    This type of chocolate will stay shiny and give your florentines a professional look.
  22. 22
    These make fantastic holiday gifts

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 2419.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 184.5g284%
Saturated Fat 49.0g246%
Cholesterol 129.5mg44%
Sodium 337.7mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 162.3g55%
Dietary Fiber 36.2g145%
Sugars 113.6g
Protein 54.6g110%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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