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Presentation

Dessert made with almonds, sugar, dark chocolate, butter, eggs, salt and powdered sugar

Ingredients

Serves 8

250 g almonds (8.8 oz)

200 g sugar (7.1 oz)

150 g dark chocolate (5.3 oz)

150 g butter (5.3 oz)

5 eggs

A pinch of salt

Powdered sugar to taste

Method

Melt 150 g of dark chocolate.

Cut 150 g of butter into small pieces, put it in a bowl with the chopped chocolate

Melt everything in a bain-marie, stirring gently +

Alternatively, you can also use the microwave oven.

Let cool.

Blend 250 g of peeled almonds.

Put the almonds in the mixer with 100 g of sugar

Blend until they are reduced to fine flour.

Break 5 eggs and separate the yolks from the whites

Whip the egg yolks with the remaining 100 g of sugar.

Incorporate the melted chocolate with the butter, stirring gently until completely blended

Add the almond flour.

Whip the 5 egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff

Gently incorporate them into the mixture, stirring from the bottom up

Pour everything into a 24 cm side mold

Bake in a preheated oven at 170 ° C for about 45 minutes.

Remove the cake from the oven, let it cool, turn it out and serve it cut into squares.

If you like, sprinkle with plenty of icing sugar.

Allergens

Butter: milk allergens (except in clarified butter) if not clarified

Dark chocolate: check for soy lecithin

Almonds: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011; it has cross-reactivity in case of allergy to Birch and Gramineae.

Egg: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Butter: source of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K) favorable to the health of the eyes, mucous membranes, bones, immune system and blood clotting.

Dark chocolate: (at least 70% cocoa): it supports the functionality of the immune system and in particular stimulates the production of T lymphocytes, which act against infections, as well as being rich in ingredients (serotonin, endorphins and diphenyldantoin) which are antidepressants, support mood and inhibit pain.

Almonds: they are a source of Vitamin E which protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Also useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Rich in magnesium and omega 3 fatty acids important for regulating mood and cognitive function

Salt: essential for the balance of body fluids and for the transmission of nerve impulses, it is however to be consumed respecting the limit of 5 g per day according to the indications of the WHO so as not to promote arterial hypertension and consequent increase in the risk of cardio-cerebrovascular diseases starting from myocardial infarction and cerebral stroke; to be limited as much as possible in the case of nephropathy.

Eggs: source of Vitamin E which protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids. Rich in Vitamin D that fights mood disorders

Sugar: if consumed in moderation without contraindications (diabetes, obesity,) it is the main source of energy for the body, improves thinking ability, has a positive effect on mood.

Safety / Intended use

Can also be administered in case of:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• From Mucositis – Lesions of the oral cavity
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)

Do not administer to people suffering from:

• Diarrhea