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.
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
- In a large bowl, mix grape juice, flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Thread the walnuts and almonds onto a string, then dip them into the grape juice mixture, coating evenly.
- 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