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Dubai chocolate dates
Makes about 40
Easy
Prep:
Cook:
plus chilling
Transform trending Dubai chocolate flavours and textures, including crisp kadayif (shredded filo) pastry and pistachio-tahini cream, into an edible gift with these chocolate-dipped dates
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- 500g medjool dates
- 70g toasted kadayif pastry(available online or in specialist shops)
- 180g pistachio crème or paste
- 2 x 100g bars of dark chocolateroughly chopped
- 20g shelled pistachiosroughly chopped
- pinch of sea salt flakes
Nutrition: Per serving
- kcal96
- fat3g
- saturates1g
- carbs15g
- sugars13g
- fibre1g
- protein1g
- salt0.04g
Method
step 1
Cut a slit down the centre of each date and remove the stones. Mix the kadayif pastry and pistachio crème together, then spoon about 1 tsp of the mixture into each pitted date.
step 2
Put the chocolate in a heatproof bowl and melt in short bursts in the microwave, or over a pan of simmering water, making sure the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Dip the tops of the dates into the melted chocolate, covering the filling, then transfer to a plate or tray lined with baking parchment. Sprinkle over the chopped pistachios and sea salt flakes, then chill until set, about 30 mins-1 hr.
step 3
Package the dates in boxes to give as gifts or enjoy with coffee. Will keep in a box or container in a cool place for up to a week. Or, freeze in a single layer on the tray until solid, then transfer to a freezerproof bag and keep for up to three months.
