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SHH-OCOLATE SPREAD PANINI

Makes 4 Panini & 3 cups spread

Ingredients
  

For Shh-ocolate Spread:

For Panini:

  • 8 thick slices slightly stale brioche (see recipe) or other bread
  • Nonstick cooking spray or non dairy butter if using bread instead of brioche

Instructions
 

To make the spread:

  • Combine the beans, agave, milk, vanilla, and almond extract in a food processor.
  • Process until perfectly smooth.
  • Add the chocolate and process again until perfectly smooth, stopping to scrape the sides with a rubber spatula.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
  • To use as a spread, let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  • To use as syrup, slowly heat on the stove in a small saucepan over low heat until it reaches a syrupy consistency.

To assemble the panini:

  • Spread 3 tablespoons of the spread (or enough to cover the surface) on 4 of the slices of brioche. (You will have spread leftover; save it for another use.)
  • Top each with another slice.
  • Heat a panini press fitted with smooth plates on high, or heat a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Lightly coat with spray or butter.
  • Cook in batches over medium-low heat, without closing the panini press (if using).
  • Flip the sandwich after 5 minutes, or when golden brown, and cook the other side until golden brown.
  • Serve immediately.