Chocolate Crossies by @samsweetandspicetreats

≈ 23 min

12 servings

🌽

50 g

Unsweetened cornflakes

🌰

50 g

Almonds

🥛

150 g

Milk chocolate coating

🥜

100 g

Pistachios

  1. Line

    Line 1 baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.

  2. Chop
    • pistachios

    Chop 100 g pistachios finely, if using them as a topping.

  3. Roast
    • almonds

    Roast 50 g almonds in a dry saucepan over medium heat until fragrant and lightly golden.

  4. Transfer
    • almonds

    Transfer the roasted almonds to a mixing bowl and let them cool slightly.

  5. Place
    • milk chocolate coating

    Place 150 g milk chocolate coating in a heatproof bowl and melt it over a saucepan of gently simmering water.

  6. Stir
    • milk chocolate coating

    Stir the melted chocolate until completely smooth, keeping water out of the bowl.

  7. Add
    • unsweetened cornflakes
    • almonds
    • milk chocolate coating

    Add 50 g cornflakes and the roasted almonds to the melted chocolate.

  8. Fold
    • unsweetened cornflakes
    • almonds
    • milk chocolate coating

    Fold the mixture gently until every cornflake and almond is coated with chocolate.

  9. Spoon
    • unsweetened cornflakes
    • almonds
    • milk chocolate coating

    Spoon 1 teaspoon portions of the mixture onto the lined baking sheet, leaving small gaps between clusters.

  10. Sprinkle
    • pistachios

    Sprinkle the clusters with the chopped pistachios while the chocolate is still wet.

  11. Refrigerate
    • unsweetened cornflakes
    • almonds
    • milk chocolate coating

    Refrigerate the baking sheet until the chocolate is fully set and the crossies are firm.

Chocolate Crossies by @samsweetandspicetreats

≈ 23 min

12 servings

🌽

50 g

Unsweetened cornflakes

🌰

50 g

Almonds

🥛

150 g

Milk chocolate coating

🥜

100 g

Pistachios

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/11

    Line 1 baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.

    🍳baking sheet
    📜parchment paper

  2. Step 2/11

    Chop 100 g pistachios finely, if using them as a topping.

    🥜pistachios
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board

  3. Step 3/11

    Roast 50 g almonds in a dry saucepan over medium heat until fragrant and lightly golden.

    🌰almonds
    🍲saucepan
    🥄spatula

  4. Step 4/11

    Transfer the roasted almonds to a mixing bowl and let them cool slightly.

    🌰almonds
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spatula

  5. Step 5/11

    Place 150 g milk chocolate coating in a heatproof bowl and melt it over a saucepan of gently simmering water.

    🥛milk chocolate coating
    🥣heatproof bowl
    🍲saucepan

  6. Step 6/11

    Stir the melted chocolate until completely smooth, keeping water out of the bowl.

    🥛milk chocolate coating
    🥣heatproof bowl
    🥄spatula

  7. Step 7/11

    Add 50 g cornflakes and the roasted almonds to the melted chocolate.

    🌽unsweetened cornflakes
    🌰almonds
    🥛milk chocolate coating
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spatula

  8. Step 8/11

    Fold the mixture gently until every cornflake and almond is coated with chocolate.

    🌽unsweetened cornflakes
    🌰almonds
    🥛milk chocolate coating
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spatula

  9. Step 9/11

    Spoon 1 teaspoon portions of the mixture onto the lined baking sheet, leaving small gaps between clusters.

    🌽unsweetened cornflakes
    🌰almonds
    🥛milk chocolate coating
    🍳baking sheet
    📜parchment paper
    🥄teaspoon

  10. Step 10/11

    Sprinkle the clusters with the chopped pistachios while the chocolate is still wet.

    🥜pistachios
    🍳baking sheet

  11. Step 11/11

    Refrigerate the baking sheet until the chocolate is fully set and the crossies are firm.

    🌽unsweetened cornflakes
    🌰almonds
    🥛milk chocolate coating
    🥜pistachios
    🍳baking sheet

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Cereal, Confectionery, Dairy

Ingredients

Unsweetened cornflakes, Almonds, Milk chocolate coating, Pistachios

Notes

Almonds (chopped), Milk chocolate coating (melted, or use dark chocolate coating), Pistachios (optional, for topping, chopped)

Allergens

Gluten, Milk, Soy

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian

Calories

190 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 3.5g, Carbohydrates: 17g, Sugars: 13g, Fat: 11g, Saturated fat: 4.8g, Fiber: 2g, Salt: 0.08g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 55mg, Iron: 1.6mg, Magnesium: 48mg, Potassium: 185mg

Vitamins

Vitamin E: 2.1mg, Vitamin B1: 0.12mg, Vitamin B2: 0.1mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

8 minutes

Overall

23 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

11 steps

Equipments

Utensils

baking sheet, parchment paper, heatproof bowl, saucepan, mixing bowl, spatula, teaspoon, knife, cutting board

Appliances

Refrigerator, Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Dessert, Snack

Occasions

Party, Weekend, Holiday, Gift giving, Afternoon tea

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@samsweetandspicetreats

Origin

Cuisine

German

Geographic

Germany, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crunchy, Crispy, Smooth, Firm

Flavors

Chocolatey, Sweet, Nutty, Roasted

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Keep in a cool, dry place away from sunlight,Avoid warm conditions that can melt the chocolate), fridge : 14 days (Store in an airtight container,Separate layers with parchment paper,Let stand for a few minutes before serving for best texture), freezer : 60 days (Store in a freezer-safe airtight container,Separate layers with parchment paper,Thaw in the refrigerator before serving)