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Dark chocolate dipped dates courtesy of Chef Albert-Matesz and Culinary Confessions
Ingredients
  • 4 oz unsweetened baker's chocolate
  • 8 large or 16 small date-coconut rolls (you can find them at most health food stores)
  • Shredded coconut or chopped roasted nuts

Preparation
  1. Set out an 8x10 sheet of waxed paper or parchment paper.
  2. Melt chocolate in double-boiler over hot, but not boiling, water or in a small saucepan over very low heat. Stir periodically until melted.  Remove from heat.
  3. Flatten date rolls until 1/2-inch thick.
  4. Using tongs or cooking chopsticks, dip date rolls into chocolate, turning to coat on all sides.
  5. Transfer coated dates to paper.
  6. Dust lightly with coconut or roasted nuts.
  7. Allow to cool at room temperature or refrigerate or freeze to set more quickly.
  8. Cover and refrigerate to store. Use within 3 weeks.

Notes
Thanks to Chef Rachel Albert-Matesz.


This decadent dessert actually has no added sugar!

You can find other recipes by Chef Rachel Albert-Matesz on her website, The Garden of Eating.


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