"Friendship is the hardest thing in the world to explain. It's not something you learn in school. But if you haven't learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven't learned anything”
I came across this quote a few days ago and I had to smile when I read it. So true.
Because of what I do, I have the chance to meet lots (and I mean lots) of people. My niece often jokes around because every time we're out together, I bump into someone I know. "How can you know so many people? You're so popular!" she says. And I understand how it might look that way in the eyes of a teenager... but in reality, it doesn't mean a thing.
It doesn't mean a thing, until some of the people you meet by chance, become more than just acquaintances. When you're lucky enough to make an immediate connection; when you're not afraid to share and be yourself; when things just flow effortlessly; when you know a new friendship is born. You don't plan it. You don't expect it. It just happens.
And if life has taught me something over the past few years, is that when those opportunities appear in front of you, grab them, don't let them pass you by. Because true friends, like good chocolate, are one of the best things life has to offer.
Enjoy.
Pomegranate & Pumpkin Seeds Chocolate Coins. Chocolate Gelt for Grown Ups
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 20 coins 1x
Ingredients
- 6oz good quality dark chocolate, chopped (here we used Scharffen-Berger 62% Bittersweet Baking Chocolate)
- ¼ cup raw pumpkin seeds
- ¼ cup fresh pomegranate seeds
Instructions
- To melt the chocolate, fill a pot with water and bring to a simmer. Put chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl that fits over the pot. Stir occasionally until the chocolate is melted (make sure water doesn't get into the chocolate)
- Remove it from heat and spoon over a whoopie pie pan, (see note) sprinkle with pumpkin and pomegranate seeds and freeze until chocolate hardens
Notes
If you don't have a whoppie pie pan, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spoon about a tablespoon of melted chocolate per coin. Lightly spread it with a butter knife of a spatula to form a circle
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dessert
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes
Love that friendship quote!! it is so true!! Great recipe!
Vicky & Ruth
Ruth is great at finding great quotes!
Vicky & Ruth
Thank you very much !!
Shashi @ http://runninsrilankan.com
True friendship is indeed one of life' beautiful treasures!
And these dark chocolate coins with pumpkin and pomegranate seeds is also a beautiful treasure - sure to delight any friendship!
🙂
Vicky & Ruth
Thank you Shashi.
Vicky & Ruth
How about combining both and give these chocolate coins to your best friend?
Anne ~ Uni Homemaker
These are beautiful! The pomegranate really makes it pop! Delicious!
Consuelo @ Honey & Figs
That quote is so beautiful! And so are these cookies! I love how simple yet delish they look 😉
Vicky & Ruth
Where will we be without friends right?
Davida @ The Healthy Maven
Love this post and love this recipe! Might be able to squeeze these in before the last night of hannukah! Not that I need an excuse to eat chocolate 😉
Vicky & Ruth
There is always a good reason to eat good dark chocolate, it has valuable antioxidants! 🙂
Alison@AliBabka
I would gladly trade in the gold coin gelt for this! yum!
Vicky & Ruth
Thank you very much! Can't go wrong with good quality dark chocolate and any healthy addition of your choice!
Tamar Genger @joyofkosher
I was really into making my own gelt this year too, but didn't try these flavors, so smart. And they look gorgeous.
Vicky & Ruth
Thank you. We try to use as many pomegranate as we can while they are in season. We may say we are a little obsessed 🙂
Sarah Klinkowitz
That looks seriously delicious.
Vicky & Ruth
Thank you very much!
Chanie@BusyInBrooklyn
Making your own gelt is an awesome idea - love this combination. Toss in some dried cranberries instead of the pomegranates and you've got Thanksgivukkah gelt 🙂
Vicky & Ruth
Maybe we will make a cranberry pecan combo for next year!
Ronnie Fein
Indeed, friends and chocolate. These look like interesting "florentines" and seem easy to make too.
Vicky & Ruth
They are super easy to make and they taste great. Perfect for that late night chocolate craving ...
Sarah & Arkadi
These look amazing!
Monica
Love this idea of gelt for grownups. Plus, they just look delicious! Cheers to true friends and chocolate! : )
Vicky & Ruth
Thank you very much. We should always find an excuse to enjoy chocolate and spend time with friends.
jessica // the kosher foodies
these look amazing!
Lucy
Have just made a batch! so easy and they look beautiful 🙂 how long do you think they'll keep for? would the pom. seeds dry out after a few days? Thanks! x
Vicky & Ruth
We made a batch and kept them in the freezer for a couple of weeks and they were perfect! Did not try keeping them in the fridge.
Jamie
I just popped them in the freezer. They look soooo good and I'm really excited to try them. How long do they take to set?