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A classic and elegantly simple petit four that is well presented. Agnar Sverrisson's chocolate sugar sticks recipe makes a great little nibble for a sophisticated party.
Warm the glucose and white fondant icing in a pan to 160°C and remove from the heat. Allow to rest for 2 minutes and then stir in the cocoa powder until smooth and shiny. Pour the mixture into a clean flat tray lined with cling film and allow to cool
When the mixture has cooled, smash it into small chunks
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To make the sugar sticks, warm a chunk of the sugar mixture in the microwave and work on a Silpat mat until smooth and pliable
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Pinch one end of the sugar stick and pull away from you with the other hand until the stick is 8-10cm long. Repeat until you have made about 15 sticks. Allow to cool and set on parchment paper
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After they have set, pour the caster sugar into a small bowl and stand the chocolate sticks up in the sugar
Agnar Sverrisson’s modern European food combines seasonal British ingredients with Icelandic specialities, serving rustic, Nordic-inflected plates that highlight textural contrast and clean, intense flavours.