Chocolate Figs and Almonds (or Chocolate Dates and Walnuts)

Here's an easy, healthy recipe for a delicious accompaniment to fortified wines used as dessert wine at the meal's end.

In a microwave, carefully melt 250 g chopped dark chocolate and add 12 chopped dried figs or 20 dates and ½ cup chopped toasted almonds or walnuts. Put heaped teaspoons of mixture onto trays lined with baking paper and refrigerate until firm. Put into air-tight containers and refrigerate until needed.

The fortifieds that are especially nice with this treat are port, mistella, and muscat, all favorites of ours.

Happy Thanksgiving, Friends!