Dubai chocolate dates

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

Prep:25 mins
Cook:5 mins
plus chilling

Easy

Nutrition per serving

kcal 96
fat 3g
saturates 1g
carbs 15g
sugars 0g
fibre 1g
protein 1g
salt 0.04g

Ingredients

500g medjool dates
70g toasted kadayif pastry (available online or in specialist shops)
180g pistachio crème or paste
2 x 100g bars of dark chocolate , roughly chopped
20g shelled pistachios , roughly chopped
pinch of sea salt flakes

Method

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.
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.
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.