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Choc Fruit & Nut Christmas Tree

Choc Fruit & Nut Christmas Tree

  • Preparation time: 30 minutes
  • Cooking time: 1-2 minutes
  • Makes: 1 tree

Ingredients

  • 400g dark cooking chocolate, melted
  • 125g blanched almonds
  • 2/3 cup Sunbeam Apricots, halved
  • 2/3 cup Sunbeam Sultanas

Method

1.Draw a star on a sheet of baking paper with a diameter of approximately 16cm, or download our printable star template (pdf).
2.Continue for 6 more stars, reducing in size by approximately 1-2cm each time.
3.An online star guide is available for download here - just trace each sized star onto a separate piece of baking paper. Lay out on trays.
4.Place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and heat on high for 1-2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted. Add almonds and fruit and mix well.
5.Spread chocolate mixture on prepared baking paper to form stars and refrigerate until set.
6.Place remaining chocolate mixture in the microwave on high for approximately 1 minute or until softened. Assemble tree by placing the largest star on a plate and placing 2 teaspoons of the softened mixture in the centre. Repeat in order of size until the final star is on the top.
7.Refrigerate until set then dust with icing.
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