Dates Stuffed with Dried Fruits, Dipped in Chocolate
Preparation
15
Cooking
7
Portions
6 – 8 Pers.
Difficulty
facile
Ingredients
- Dates (pitted)
- Assorted dried fruits and nuts (walnuts, almonds, peanuts, etc., according to taste)
- Kunafa (knafeh) pastry sheets
- Heavy cream or milk (according to preference)
- A small amount of butter
- Dark or milk chocolate
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Preparation Steps
- Blend the dried fruits and nuts until a smooth and homogeneous paste is obtained.
- Add a small amount of heavy cream (or milk) and mix until the filling is well combined and holds together.
- Take the kunafa pastry sheets and fill them with a small quantity of the prepared filling.
- Wrap the dates with the filled kunafa pastry and shape them as desired.
- Melt the chocolate using a double boiler or in the microwave.
- Dip the kunafa-wrapped dates into the melted chocolate until fully coated.
- Decorate with crushed nuts or shredded coconut, according to taste.
- Allow to cool until the chocolate hardens, then place in the refrigerator before serving.
Chef’s advice
Choose fleshy and soft dates for a premium result