Description
A rich, luxurious Middle Eastern chocolate bar featuring exotic cardamom, crunchy pistachios, and sweet dates. This indulgent treat combines premium chocolate with traditional Middle Eastern flavors for an unforgettable dessert experience.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped pistachios (unsalted and shelled)
- ½ cup chopped dates (soft and pitted)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon tahini (optional)
- Flaky sea salt for topping
- Extra chopped pistachios or edible gold flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Melt it down: In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Stir constantly until smooth and melted.
- Flavor the base: Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, cardamom, salt, and tahini if using.
- Mix in the magic: Fold in chopped pistachios and dates until evenly distributed.
- Set it up: Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper and pour in chocolate mixture. Smooth with spatula.
- Dress it up: Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, extra pistachios, and gold flakes if desired.
- Chill time: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm. Cut into bars and serve.
Notes
- Use soft, pitted dates for best texture
- Toast pistachios lightly for enhanced flavor
- Store covered in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks
- Can be frozen for up to 3 months
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 8mg