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

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 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 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 20.32 × 20.32 cm 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 about 225 g 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 2.54 cm in size.
8. 8Dip each marshmallow piece into the melted about 225 g 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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