Chocolate Covered Turkish Delight Recipe

July 04, 2023 Post a Comment

Description

Chocolate covered Turkish delight is a classic treat, made with layers of sweet, chewy, rose-scented Turkish delight, enrobed in rich, creamy chocolate. This recipe is incredibly easy to make and is a great way to enjoy the classic flavors of Turkish delight without spending hours in the kitchen. This indulgent treat is sure to be a hit at any gathering or as a special treat for yourself!

Ingredients

For the Turkish delight:

- 4 cups sugar

- 4 tablespoons cornstarch

- 2 tablespoons rose water

- 2 tablespoons lemon juice

- 2 tablespoons butter

- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar

- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios

For the chocolate coating:

- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Begin by preparing the Turkish delight: In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, rose water, lemon juice, butter and cream of tartar. Stir together until everything is well combined, then bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

2. Once the mixture is thick and gooey, remove it from the heat and stir in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and chopped pistachios. Pour the mixture into a greased 8x8 inch baking dish and spread it out evenly. Allow the mixture to cool and set, about 2 hours.

3. Once the Turkish delight has set, prepare the chocolate coating: In a medium heat-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and vegetable oil. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Stir the chocolate chips until they are melted and smooth.

4. Cut the Turkish delight into small cubes and dip each one in the melted chocolate. Place the chocolate-covered cubes on a parchment-lined baking sheet and allow them to cool and set, about 1 hour.

5. Serve the chocolate-covered Turkish delight and enjoy!

Equipment

- medium saucepan

- 8x8 inch baking dish

- medium heat-safe bowl

- parchment-lined baking sheet

Notes

- If you prefer, you can substitute almond extract for the vanilla extract in the Turkish delight recipe.

- If you’d like, you can also add a few drops of food coloring to the Turkish delight mixture before setting it aside.

- To make the chocolate-covered Turkish delight extra special, you can also add chopped nuts, dried fruit, or even shredded coconut to the melted chocolate before dipping the cubes in it.