Gourmet White Chocolate Dipped Dates
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A simple wholesome treat of white chocolate dipped dates. Stuffed and covered with almonds and pistachios, these chocolate dates are super easy and super quick to make.
Author: Lail Hossain
Recipe type: Snack
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Serves: 20
Ingredients
- 20-25 pieces dates, rinsed and dried
- 20-25 pieces almonds
- 8 oz. premium white chocolate (I used Ghirardelli White Chocolate Bars)
- ½ cup crushed pistachio
- Toothpicks
Instructions
- Prepare a tray or baking sheet with parchment paper to rest the dates after dipping.
- Make a slice in the dates but not all the way through, and remove the pit. Stuff each with an almond or nut of your choice. Press the date closed.
- Melt white chocolate following chocolate manufacturer instruction in the microwave or using double broiler method.
- Using a toothpick or skewer, dip each date in chocolate. Allow the excess chocolate to drip off by carefully rotating the toothpick/skewer.
- Dip the chocolate covered date into a bowl of crushed pistachio. Repeat with remaining dates.
- Allow dates to set in the refrigerator for about 20-30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Chocolate covered dates can be stored in air tight container in refrigerator for up to a month.
You can make assorted platters of these, and send them to friends and family as Gifts
This is a basic quantity recipe. Feel free to double, triple or even quadruple the quantity!
I used medjool dates, but feel free to use other kinds.
You can make assorted platters of these, and send them to friends and family as Gifts
This is a basic quantity recipe. Feel free to double, triple or even quadruple the quantity!
I used medjool dates, but feel free to use other kinds.
Recipe by WithASpin at https://withaspin.com/2015/06/20/gourmet-white-chocolate-covered-dates/