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Pipe a chocolate circle 1 1/2 inches in diameter onto a parchment paper-covered baking sheet.If you do not have a cornet, you can use a spoon; drop a spoonful of the chocolate onto the parchment paper and spread it into a 1 1/2-inch round with the back of the spoon.

In either case, keep the thickness of the round as even as possible.Makes about 10 rounds.Then, create your own design as you top each round with the roasted nuts and candied fruits.

Work quickly, or the chocolate will set before you've accomplished this.If the nuts and fruit do not stick to the chocolate, lightly dip them in the bowl of tempered chocolate and "glue" them to the top of the disk.

When you finish these, repeat the process until you have used all of the tempered chocolate, nuts, and candied fruits.. Set the mendiants aside to harden until ready to serve.

Store the mendiants in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.. Notes.interview series where we share how leaders and creatives are facing unprecedented challenges head on during the pandemic while still growing personally and professionally..

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