Description
Homemade pistachio chocolate dates blend Middle Eastern sweetness with rich chocolate indulgence. Nutty pistachios and smooth chocolate create a luxurious treat for intimate gatherings or personal enjoyment.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 18 soft Sukari dates, pitted
- 9 teaspoons pistachio butter
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped pistachios
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) dark chocolate couverture (65% cocoa content, or substitute with chocolate chips or baking chocolate with a teaspoon of coconut oil)
Filling and Coating Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for chocolate substitution)
Optional Garnish:
- Extra chopped pistachios for topping
Instructions
- Carefully split each date lengthwise and extract the pit, creating a small cavity for filling.
- Gently fill the opened dates with a precise dollop of pistachio butter, ensuring even distribution.
- Prepare a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl to melt dark chocolate, stirring until achieving a silky, uniform consistency at 110°F.
- Using kitchen tongs, delicately dip each pistachio-filled date into the warm melted chocolate, coating entirely and allowing excess to drip off.
- Transfer chocolate-enrobed dates onto a parchment-lined tray, maintaining slight separation between each piece.
- Immediately sprinkle finely chopped pistachios over the chocolate surface while still wet, ensuring a decorative and crunchy topping.
- Refrigerate the chocolate dates for approximately 15-20 minutes until the chocolate hardens completely and creates a glossy shell.
- Remove from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 2-3 minutes before serving to achieve optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Choose soft, plump Medjool dates for the best texture and sweetness when making this treat.
- Ensure pistachio butter is at room temperature for easy spreading and smooth filling of dates.
- For a vegan version, use dairy-free dark chocolate and check that the pistachio butter is plant-based.
- Experiment with different nut butters like almond or cashew for unique flavor variations that complement the chocolate coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 188
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg