Chocolate bites blend dates, pistachios, and Middle Eastern spices for a luxurious, fusion-style dessert.
# Components:
→ Date Filling
01 - 1 cup pitted Medjool dates
02 - 2 tablespoons tahini
03 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
04 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - Pinch fine sea salt
→ Nuts
06 - 1/3 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
→ Chocolate Coating
07 - 7 ounces dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
08 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil
→ Garnish
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
10 - Flaky sea salt, optional
11 - Edible dried rose petals, optional
# Preparation steps:
01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine dates, tahini, cardamom, cinnamon, and salt in a food processor. Process until a cohesive, sticky paste forms, scraping down the bowl as needed.
03 - Transfer the date paste to a mixing bowl and fold in the chopped pistachios until evenly incorporated.
04 - With slightly damp hands, roll the mixture into 18 uniform balls. Place them onto the lined baking sheet and freeze for 20 minutes.
05 - In a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil together, stirring until smooth. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.
06 - Dip each chilled date ball into the melted chocolate using a spoon or dipping fork. Ensure complete coverage and return to the baking sheet.
07 - While chocolate remains wet, sprinkle each piece with chopped pistachios, flaky salt, and edible rose petals if desired.
08 - Refrigerate bites for at least 10 minutes or until chocolate hardens. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
