Chocolate Covered Dates

These Chocolate Covered Dates are a delightful blend of rich chocolate and nutty goodness, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. By combining creamy peanut butter with a variety of crunchy nuts, each bite offers a luxurious texture and flavor. Whether you're enjoying these as a treat during Ramadan or simply as a delicious snack, they are sure to impress.

Ingredients

🌰 12 Medjool dates
🥄 4 tablespoons peanut butter
🥜 12 whole almonds
🥜 12 whole cashews
🥜 12 whole pistachios
🍫 200g dark or milk chocolate
🌰 2 tablespoons crushed almonds
🌰 2 tablespoons crushed cashews
🌰 2 tablespoons crushed pistachios
🥜 2 tablespoons crushed roasted peanuts

Instructions

1- Prepare the Dates:

Begin by carefully making a slit down the side of each Medjool date and remove the pit. Be sure not to cut all the way through the date.

2- Fill the Dates:

In the cavity of each date, add a small amount of peanut butter, just enough to fill it.
Insert one whole almond, one cashew, and one pistachio into each date alongside the peanut butter.

3- Melt the Chocolate:

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and fully melted. Alternatively, use a double boiler to melt the chocolate.

4- Dip the Dates:

Using a fork or a dipping tool, carefully dip each filled date into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated.
Allow any excess chocolate to drip off before placing the date on a lined baking sheet.

5- Add the Toppings:

While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle a combination of crushed almonds, cashews, pistachios, and roasted peanuts on top of each chocolate-covered date.

6- Set the Chocolate:

Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, or until the chocolate has fully set.

7- Serve and Enjoy:

Once set, serve these delectable treats as a sweet snack or dessert. Enjoy the rich combination of flavors and textures!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Calories per serving: Approximately 160 kcal
Proteins: 3g
Fats: 9g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Equipment: Knife, bowl, microwave or double boiler, fork/dipping tool, baking sheet, parchment paper.