If you love sweet things, this recipe is ideal for you, since it is the dessert perfect to enjoy after the meal. He chocolate swarm combines the best of cocoa: texture, intense flavor and a crunchy touch that makes it irresistible. With few ingredients and simple steps you can prepare this homemade craving that the whole family will love.
By making it you will not only delight your palate, but you will also have the opportunity to experiment with your favorite chocolate by creating original and creative presentations. With a little patience, in a few minutes you will obtain a delicacy that perfectly balances intense and sweet.
According to The National Institutes of Health (NIH), the largest medical research agency in the United States, “cocoa, an ingredient in chocolate, may be beneficial to health. It is possible that certain nutrients in cocoa can improve heart health and boost brain function, especially in older adults. Researchers believe this may be due to compounds called flavonoids.”
Adding that “the flavonoids in cocoa are believed to improve heart function and blood flow, so scientists believe they may also benefit the tiny blood vessels in the brain.” So integrating it into chocolate is an option that provides certain nutritional value.
So that it is not missing from your recipe book, here is the process to follow to make chocolate swarm. You can find this preparation on the Larousse Cocina web portal.
It is an easy dessert and the time it will take you to make it is approximately six hours and 15 minutes taking into account preparation, cooking and rest. At the end you will have a total yield of 12 servings.
- 600 g milk chocolate
- 250 g corn cereal
- 50 g chopped walnut
- 50g white chocolate
- Melt the chocolate in a bain-marie or in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring occasionally.
- Pour the corn cereal and the chopped walnut over the melted chocolate and mix gently with a spatula and circular movements to prevent the corn flakes from breaking.
- Form small spheres of approximately 45 grams or the size of your preference, with the chocolate and flake mixture on a tray previously lined with silicone paper.
- In another bowl, melt the white chocolate in a bain-marie or in the microwave in 30 second intervals. Decorate the swarms by taking white chocolate with a spoon and dropping it on the swarms in the form of a thread.
- Let the swarms cool to room temperature and store in an airtight container or cellophane bags once the chocolate has solidified.
One of the ingredients that characterizes this preparation is nut. This dried fruit comes from walnut tree, It has a hard shell and inside it contains an edible seed. Its flavor and texture make it perfect for desserts, dishes, drinks and healthy snacks.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (SADER), “walnuts are an outstanding source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for heart and brain health. They also provide protein, fiber and antioxidants.”
Eating nuts regularly provides multiple benefits: improves bone healthdigestive and cardiovascular, in addition to contributing to the concentration and at rest, this makes it a practical and nutritious snack for any time of the day.
