Dark Chocolate Pistachio Date Crunch (Printable Version)

Rich dark chocolate clusters with crunchy pistachios, chewy dates, and crisp rice cereal. An irresistible sweet treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup (150 g) Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
02 - 1 cup (120 g) shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
03 - 1 cup (25 g) crisp rice cereal (gluten-free if desired)

→ Chocolate Coating

04 - 8 oz (225 g) dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher), chopped
05 - 1 tbsp (15 g) coconut oil

→ Garnish

06 - 2 tbsp (20 g) chopped pistachios
07 - Flaky sea salt, to taste

# How To Make:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine the chopped Medjool dates, roughly chopped pistachios, and crisp rice cereal. Toss until evenly distributed.
03 - In a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil together, stirring until smooth. Alternatively, microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each interval, until fully melted and glossy.
04 - Pour the melted chocolate over the date-pistachio-cereal mixture and stir thoroughly, ensuring every piece is completely coated.
05 - Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the coated mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
06 - Sprinkle each cluster with additional chopped pistachios and a light pinch of flaky sea salt.
07 - Refrigerate the clusters for at least 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is firm and fully set.
08 - Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No baking required, just melting and mixing, so your oven gets the day off.
  • The contrast of chewy dates, crunchy pistachios, and snap of dark chocolate hits every texture craving at once.
02 -
  • If your dates are dry and stiff, soak them in warm water for ten minutes, then pat completely dry before chopping.
  • Do not let even a drop of water touch your melting chocolate or it will seize into a grainy mess instantly.
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop rather than a spoon for uniform clusters that look professional and set evenly.
  • Semi sweet chocolate works if dark feels too intense, but the bittersweet contrast with sweet dates is what makes these addictive.

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