Soft Medjool dates topped with homemade creamy pistachio butter, dark chocolate, crushed pistachios, and flaky sea salt. The perfect healthy sweet snack to keep in the freezer.
Course Dessert, Snack
Keyword chocolate, dates, pistachio
Author eastongilowski
Ingredients
9-12Medjool Dates pitted & flattened
Pistachio Butter
⅓cupPistachios
1 tbspcoconut oil
¼tspsea salt
Chocolate Coating
⅓cupdark chocolate
½tbspcoconut oil
Toppings
crushed pistachios
flakey sea salt
Instructions
Line a small plate or tray with parchment paper. Slice the Medjool dates open, remove the pits, and gently flatten them. Arrange on the prepared tray.
Add the pistachios to a food processor and blend until a smooth pistachio butter forms. Add the coconut oil and a pinch of flaky sea salt and blend again until creamy.
Spread the pistachio butter evenly over the flattened dates. Place the dates in the freezer for 15–20 minutes to allow the pistachio layer to firm up.
Meanwhile, add the dark chocolate to a small saucepan or heat-safe bowl and melt over low heat. Stir in the coconut oil and a pinch of flaky sea salt until smooth and glossy. Remove the chocolate from the heat and allow it to cool slightly.
Remove the dates from the freezer and spoon a dollop of melted chocolate over each one. Sprinkle with crushed pistachios and flaky sea salt. Return to the freezer for 20 min, or until the chocolate has completely set. Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer for later.