Saint’s bones: an irresistible sweet
Ossos de Sant are a classic sweet that has captivated many people’s palates with its irresistible combination of chocolate and snow. This delicious snack is very popular and if you are a lover of this sweet, you will be happy to know that you can easily prepare them at home.
Necessary ingredients
To make homemade Santa’s bones, you only need two basic ingredients: chocolate and wafers. You can choose the type of chocolate you like best, whether it’s milk, dark or white. The wafers should be thin and rectangular, similar to those used in ice cream. You can easily find them in any supermarket.
Step by step to prepare Saint’s bones
Next, I will guide you step by step so that you can prepare your own homemade Santa bones:
Step 1: Fond the xocolata
The first step is to melt the chocolate. You can do this using the microwave or the water bath method. If using the microwave, chop the chocolate into pieces and place in a microwave-safe container. Heat it at 30-second intervals, stirring well at each break, until it is completely melted and smooth. If you prefer to use the bain marie method, place a bowl of chopped chocolate over a pot of simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Stir constantly until the chocolate is completely melted.
Step 2: Assemble the Saint’s bones
Once you have the chocolate melted, it’s time to assemble the Santa bones. Take a wafer and cover it with a thin layer of melted chocolate using a spatula or spoon. Stack the chocolate covered wafers on top of each other. Continue stacking snowflakes and covering them with chocolate until you reach the desired thickness. Generally, three or four layers are ideal. Finally, cover the entire structure with a final layer of chocolate, making sure all sides are well covered.
Step 3: Let cool and enjoy
Place the Santa’s bones on a tray lined with baking paper and leave to cool. If you want the chocolate to harden faster, you can put them in the fridge for about 30 minutes. Once the chocolate is completely hardened, cut the Santa bones into individual portions and share with your friends and family.
Customize your Santa bones
If you want to give your Santa’s bones a personal touch, you can add additional ingredients such as peanut butter, Nutella or jam between the wafer layers. You can also garnish them with crushed nuts, shredded coconut or candied fruit before the chocolate hardens to add texture and flavor. Let your creativity fly and experiment with different flavor combinations.
conclusion
Making homemade Santa’s bones is a fun and delicious activity that you can easily do at home. With just two ingredients and a little creativity, you’ll surprise everyone with this reinvented classic snack. So don’t hesitate to put on your apron and start preparing these delicious homemade sweets.