Churchkhela Delight (ჩურჩხელა)

Churchkhela, also known as Georgian "candle candy," is a traditional sweet treat made by dipping a string of nuts in grape juice and flour mixture. This recipe adds a delightful twist to the classic Churchkhela by incorporating chocolate, making it a perfect combination of sweet, nutty, and chocolaty flavors.

Churchkhela Delight (ჩურჩხელა)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup walnuts
  • 1 cup blanched almonds
  • 2 cups grape juice
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix grape juice, flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Thread the walnuts and almonds onto a string, then dip them into the grape juice mixture, coating evenly.
  3. Hang the strings in a cool, dry place to allow the Churchkhela to dry and harden for about 24 hours.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
20g
Protein
3g
Fat
7g

Supplies

Bowl String

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve Churchkhela as a sweet snack or dessert alongside a cup of hot tea or coffee.

Tips & tricks

To prevent the Churchkhela from sticking to the surface, you can lay them on parchment paper while drying.

Cost

$10