Date Bliss Bites
I'm giving the Middle Eastern world of 'stuffed dates' my own twist and, of course, coating them in chocolate for that added sweet, crunchy coating. Enjoy the process of blending your own pure pistachio butter in just a few minutes, stuffing the dates, and embracing the true indulgence of coating them in melted chocolate. A nutty, rich and velvety delicacy unveiled - featuring one of the best natural sweeteners of the world - the date.
Equipment
- 1 Food Processor
- 1 Sheet Pan
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
Pistachio Butter & Cream Cheese Filling Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup de-shelled pistachios reserve a couple of tablespoons crushed for the topping
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Chocolate Coating Ingredients:
- 1 cup of your favorite chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoons of coconut oil
- 1 cup of pitted dates make sure they are dry
- Sea salt to sprinkle on top optional
- Store bought caramel drizzle optional
Instructions
Start with the Pistachio Butter & Cream Cheese Filling:
- Add pistachios to the food processor and puree on high for ~5 minutes. Allow time for the pistachios to release their own oils and create the buttery texture. No need to add any additional oil!
- Add the cream cheese and puree until combined.
For the Chocolate Coating:
- While the food processor is going, add the chocolate and coconut oil to a microwave safe dish or pyrex.
- Microwave on high and stop to stir every 15-20 seconds. Once the chocolate mixture is almost melted, take it out of the microwave and stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Set aside to cool slightly.
Stuffing the Dates:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Split the side of the date and using a small spoon or your hands, fill the mixture into each of the dates and place on the baking sheet.
- ***Do not overstuff the dates so the filling doesn’t fall out in the next steps.
For Assembly:
- Dip the stuffed dates into the chocolate mixture using a fork until fully coated.
- Place back on the baking sheet to harden and sprinkle with your favorite topping immediately, such as more crushed pistachios, sea salt and/or caramel. Enjoy!