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White Chocolate, Almond, and Orange Turtles (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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White Chocolate, Almond, and Orange Turtles (Emeril Lagasse)
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Ingredients
9
Count
Nutrition
342
Calories
Total time
50
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Generously butter 2 baking sheets.
  2. On the baking sheets, arrange the almond slivers in star-like clusters so that they can represent the head and legs of a turtle. Be sure to leave about 2 inches of space between the clusters. Sprinkle a generous 1/4 teaspoon of the diced orange peel over the almonds.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of the evaporated milk, the corn syrup, and sugar and bring to a boil. Add the remaining 1/2 cup evaporated milk and the 4 tablespoons of butter, and cook, stirring constantly, until it reaches the softball stage, 240 degrees F. Stir in the vanilla and remove from the heat. Let cool to 200 degrees F.
  4. Using a tablespoon, spoon caramel on top of each nut cluster and let harden. (If the caramel becomes too stiff to pour, return to low heat, and cook, stirring constantly, until it returns to the proper consistency.)
  5. *To make the white chocolate coating, in the top of a double boiler or in a metal bowl set over barely simmering water, combine 6 ounces of the chocolate with the vegetable shortening. Melt over low heat, stirring, until it reaches 116 to 118 degrees F, or feels fairly warm but not hot to the touch. Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining 2 ounces of chocolate. Continue stirring until the chocolate reaches 80 degrees F or feels cool to the touch. Return to low heat and cook, stirring, until the temperature rises to 85 to 87 degrees F, or feels barely cool. Remove from the heat.
  6. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of the tempered chocolate over each cluster. Set aside in a cool place to harden. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, with waxed paper separating the layers to prevent sticking.
  7. *Cook's Note: This recipe calls for tempering the white chocolate. This step is not necessary unless you are going to store the turtles for longer than 1 week or if you desire a shiny, professional chocolate appearance. You may simply melt the white chocolate with the shortening in a double boiler over low heat and proceed as directed.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 341.71 Kcal (1431 kJ)
Calories from fat 208.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.16g 36%
Cholesterol 8.33mg 3%
Sodium 23.05mg 1%
Potassium 47.92mg 1%
Total Carbs 27.11g 9%
Sugars 19.46g 78%
Dietary Fiber 3.62g 14%
Protein 9.51g 19%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 135.5mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 820 Kcal (3433 kJ)
Calories from fat 500.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 55.57g 36%
Cholesterol 20mg 3%
Sodium 55.32mg 1%
Potassium 115mg 1%
Total Carbs 65.05g 9%
Sugars 46.7g 78%
Dietary Fiber 8.69g 14%
Protein 22.82g 19%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0%
Iron 2.9mg 7%
Calcium 325.2mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • high fiber

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