A simple but upscale version of s’mores made with California walnuts.
4 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil
3 oz. dark chocolate
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch sea salt
1 cup California walnuts
1/4 cup finely chopped California walnuts
3 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs
72 mini marshmallows or 9 tablespoons marshmallow creme
2 tablespoons glazed walnuts
To prepare walnut butter, melt chocolate and coconut oil in a small saucepan. Stir in vanilla and salt. Place walnuts in a food processor and process for 2 to 3 minutes or until walnuts start to become a paste. Add melted chocolate mixture to walnuts and process until well mixed.
Pulse together walnuts and graham cracker crumbs in a small food processor to create a fine crumb.
To assemble, place 1 tablespoon of walnut graham mixture into 6 very small oven-safe ramekins. Top with equal amounts of walnut butter and place 12 mini marshmallows or 1 1/2 tablespoons marshmallow crème on top of each. Place under the broiler about 8-inches from heat and cook until tops are golden brown. Garnish with glazed walnuts.
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