Chocolate Spiders

Ingredients and Weight:

• Dark chocolate chips: 300g
• Heavy whipping cream: 200ml
• Milk chocolate chips: 150g
• Black sesame seeds: 50g
• Toasted peanuts: 50g
• Almond extract: 1 tsp
• Salt: a pinch

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

2 hours (includes chilling time)

Difficulty Level:

2

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, melt the dark chocolate chips and heavy whipping cream together, stirring until smooth.
2. Remove from heat and stir in the milk chocolate chips. Let cool slightly.
3. Stir in the almond extract and a pinch of salt.
4. Pour the mixture into a 9-inch square baking dish lined with parchment paper.
5. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
6. Use a sharp knife to cut the chocolate into 1-inch squares.
7. Attach two peanuts to each square with a dot of melted chocolate to resemble spiders' legs.
8. Sprinkle the black sesame seeds around each spider's head to resemble eyes.

Nutritional Information:

(per serving, approximately 1 spider)

• Calories: 150
• Fat: 8g
• Carbohydrates: 12g
• Protein: 3g

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich and decadent chocolate flavor
• Crunchy and nutty peanuts
• Savory black sesame seeds
• Spooky Halloween theme
• Asian-inspired ingredients

User Comments:

• "These spiders are so cute and creative!"
• "The combination of chocolate, peanuts, and sesame seeds is delicious."
• "The perfect treat for a Halloween party."
• "I love the crunchy texture of the peanuts."
• "A fun and easy recipe to make with kids."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to let the chocolate cool slightly before adding the milk chocolate chips, otherwise they will melt completely.
• If the chocolate is too firm to cut easily, let it warm up at room temperature for a few minutes.
• If you don't have almond extract, you can use vanilla extract instead.
• To make the spiders more lifelike, you can add pipe cleaner legs.