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dates stuffed with tahini and topped with melted chocolate

TAHINI ORANGE STUFFED DATES WITH CHOCOLATE

If you're craving a mid-afternoon pick-me-up that is ready in just minutes and gives a natural energy boost, these Tahini-Stuffed Dates will do the trick.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Cuisine Middle Eastern Fusion
Servings 9 pieces

Ingredients
 

  • 9 dates
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice freshly squeezed
  • ½ teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • 50 g 80% dark chocolate
  • 2 teaspoon orange zest
  • more salt for topping

Instructions
 

  • Slice open each date lengthways and remove the pit. Place them on a plate, tray or chopping board.
  • In a small bowl mix together the tahini, orange juice and sea salt.
  • Fill around 1 teaspoon of the tahini mixture into each date.
  • For the chocolate, you can melt it either in the microwave or using the double-boiler method (also called bain marie):
    a) Microwave Method
    Break it into chunks and place in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in short bursts of 15-30 seconds, stirring between each interval until melted. Be sure to stir frequently to ensure even melting and prevent burning.
    Once most of the chocolate is melted, let the residual heat finish melting the rest.
    b) Double Boiler Method
    To prepare the double boiler, place a heat-safe bowl over a pot of simmering water, ensuring the bowl doesn’t touch the water.
    Add the chocolate in small chunks into the bowl. Let the chocolate slowly melt, stirring occasionally. Careful not to burn the chocolate. Once most of the chocolate is melted, remove the bowl from the heat and let the residual heat finish melting the rest.
  • Let the chocolate cool slightly and drizzle with a large spoon over the dates, you can be as generous as you like!
  • Lastly, sprinkle some sea salt and orange zest on top of the dates.
  • You can eat them directly or place them in the fridge for about 20-30 minutes before serving!