French Christmas Chocolate Marteau

French Christmas Chocolate Marteau
A traditional French treat to give to friends during the Christmas Season.

The Word Marteau means Hammer in English.
You would use a small Wooden Mallet to break the Chocolate just before serving.

Here's what you'll need:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
A 9" X 13"  Pan lined with a piece of Parchment Paper
A Sheet Pan lined with Parchment Paper to Roast the Nuts

• 1 C Whole Roasted Cashews, Roughly Chop after Roasting.
• 1 C Whole Roasted Hazelnuts, Roughly Chop after Roasting.
• 1 C  Whole Roasted Pistachios, Roughly Chop after Roasting.
• 8 oz. Semisweet Chocolate, finely chopped
• 8 oz. Dark Chocolate, finely chopped
• 1/4 C Small Diced Crystallized Ginger
• 1/2 C Dried Cherries
• 1/2 C Diced Dried Apricots
• 1/2 C Golden Raisins

On the Sheet Pan in a preheated Oven:

Cashews\Hazelnuts

Pistachios

Bake for 8 minutes, stirring once.

Remove Pan to a Rack to Cool Completely.

In a Microwave Proof Glass Bowl:

Semisweet Chocolate 

Dark Chocolate

Heat for 20 - 30 seconds, stir with a Silicone Spatula.

Continue heating and checking, just until the Chocolate has melted and is Creamy Smooth.

Remove and allow to sit at Room Temperature until slightly Cooled.

Stir well.

Spoon the Melted Chocolate into the Paper Lined Casserole Dish.

Immediately Sprinkle the Top evenly in the following order:

Cashews

Hazelnuts

Pistachios

Ginger

Cherries

Apricots

Raisins

Tap the Surface Gently with a Silicone Spatula to make sure all ingredients will Set in the Chocolate.

Set aside at Room Temperature to Set for at least 2 hours.

Remove from the Dish and Break into Pieces to Serve.

Enjoy!

Peace in the Kitchen!

Joyeux Noël