Dairy-Free Ptichye Moloko (Bird's Milk Cake) Bites

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons Agar-Agar Powder
• 1/2 cup Water
• 1 cup Sugar
• 1/4 cup Glucose Syrup (or corn syrup)
• 2 Egg Whites
• 1/2 teaspoon Lemon Juice
• 8 oz Dairy-Free Dark Chocolate
• 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil

Instructions

1. 1In a small bowl, combine the 2 teaspoons of Agar-Agar Powder with the 1/2 cup of Water. Let this mixture sit for 30 minutes to soak.
2. 2In a medium saucepan, combine the soaked agar-agar mixture, 1 cup of Sugar, and 1/4 cup of Glucose Syrup. Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly until the 1 cup of Sugar is completely dissolved. Continue to cook, stirring, until a candy thermometer registers 245°F (118°C).
3. 3While the syrup is cooking, in a clean, dry bowl, beat the 2 Egg Whites with the 1/2 teaspoon of Lemon Juice until stiff peaks form. This means when you lift the beaters, the egg whites stand straight up without drooping.
4. 4Once the syrup reaches 245°F (118°C), carefully and slowly pour the hot syrup into the beaten egg whites while the mixer is running on high speed. Continue to beat the mixture on high speed for 5-7 minutes, or until it becomes thick, glossy, and has cooled down slightly.
5. 5Grease and line an 8x8 inch square pan with parchment paper. Pour the marshmallow mixture into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Place the pan in the refrigerator and let it set for at least 2 hours, or until firm to the touch.
6. 6Place the 8 oz of Dairy-Free Dark Chocolate and the 1 tablespoon of Coconut Oil in a heatproof bowl. Melt them together either over a saucepan of simmering water (double boiler method) or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the chocolate is completely smooth.
7. 7Once the marshmallow mixture is firm, cut the set mixture into bite-sized pieces. Aim for squares or rectangles about 1-inch in size.
8. 8Dip each marshmallow piece into the melted 8 oz of Dairy-Free Dark Chocolate, using a fork or toothpick to ensure it is fully coated. Place the coated pieces on a tray lined with parchment paper.
9. 9Place the tray of chocolate-coated bites back into the refrigerator. Let them chill until the chocolate coating is completely firm, which should take about 15-20 minutes.
10. 10Serve the chilled Dairy-Free Ptichye Moloko bites.

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