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.
