Chocolate Almond Fudge with Almond Flowers

Creamy chocolate fudge with almonds and a creative flower garnish made with almond paste and slivered almonds.

Ingredients:

• 1 small can sweetened, condensed milk
• 2 Tbsp almond paste
• 1 Tbsp honey
• 1 bag chocolate chips
• 1 bag almond slices
• Garnish:
• Almond paste for molding
• 72 slivered almonds
• 1 dozen mint leaves (chocolate mint leaves preferred, if available)

Directions:

Melt sweetened, condensed milk, 1 tbsp almond paste, honey and chocolate chip cookies in a double boiler over low heat, stirring until combined. In a 9 x 10 pan, sprinkle remaining almond slices to cover bottom evenly. Pour melted chocolate over almond layer and let cool. Using a knife dipped in hot water and dried, cut into squares and serve. Almond Flowers for garnish: Roll a small ball of almond paste between fingers. Insert 6 almond slivers to make petals. Place on top of mint leaves.

Number of Servings: 24