Chocolate nougat recipe with raspberries, almonds, and mint.

Lightly toast the almonds in a skillet until they are golden. Stir them regularly to prevent burning. Set aside and let cool.

Break the chocolate into a heatproof bowl and place it over a pot of simmering water. Make sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water, otherwise your chocolate will burn. Finely chop the mint leaves and add them to the bowl. Let the chocolate melt slowly, stirring occasionally.

Using a whisk, pour the oil into the melted chocolate and whisk until everything is combined. Add the salt while stirring.

Line a cake pan with parchment paper, greasing it with a bit of butter or oil to help the paper stick to the pan. Use a piece of parchment paper that is slightly narrower than the width of the pan but longer to create paper handles that make it easy to release the chocolate once it has set.

Spread the almonds over the lined pan and gently pour the chocolate mixture. Tap gently once or twice and shake to ensure the mixture fills every crevice and to eliminate any air bubbles.

Cut the raspberries in half lengthwise and press them into the chocolate. Let the chocolate set at room temperature until fully solidified, which takes about 4 hours.

Carefully lift the block of chocolate from the tray using the paper handles. Using a sharp knife, cut the chocolate into pieces of various shapes and sizes. Wrap it in aluminum foil, parchment paper, or individual cellophane bags, then store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Chef's Tips Since this nougat contains fresh raspberries, be sure to store it in the refrigerator and consume it within two days. To make your nougat last longer, replace the fresh raspberries with freeze-dried raspberries, and your chocolate will last about a week. For an extra kick, add a teaspoon of mint extract to the melted chocolate. Be sure to use it sparingly. To speed up the process, the nougat can be chilled in the refrigerator, but this will cause it to lose some of its shine. You can also make several batches at the same time.

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