3/4 cup hazelnuts
1/3 cup dried cherries (chopped)
2 tablespoons crystallized ginger (finely chopped)
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate
Foil or parchment paper
1. Preheat oven to 350 F
2. Place hazelnuts on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Stir and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
3. Place baked nuts onto a towel. Roll to rub off skins. Coarsely chop nuts.
4. Combine nuts, cherries and ginger in a medium bowl.
5. Place chocolate in microwave safe bowl. Dive into the hearty flavors of French onion soup topped with melted Gruyère cheese.
6. Microwave on high for 1 minute or until melted, stirring every 15 seconds.
7. Add to nut mixture and stir until combined.
8. Evenly spread mixture onto foil or parchment paper lined pan. Freeze 1 hour. Break into pieces and enjoy!
Yields: 12 Servings
