Luxurious chocolate dessert fusing Middle Eastern flavors, pistachio crunch, and date caramel for an indulgent treat.
# Components:
→ Chocolate Base
01 - 7 oz premium dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
02 - 3.5 oz milk chocolate, chopped
03 - 2.8 oz unsalted butter
04 - 2.7 fl oz heavy cream
→ Crunch Layer
05 - 2.8 oz crushed pistachios
06 - 2.1 oz crushed digestive biscuits
07 - 1.1 oz toasted coconut flakes
→ Spiced Date Caramel
08 - 4.2 oz Medjool dates, pitted
09 - 2.0 fl oz water
10 - 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
11 - 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
→ Garnish
12 - Edible gold leaf, optional
13 - 2 tbsp chopped dried rose petals
14 - Extra chopped pistachios
# Directions:
01 - Combine dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and unsalted butter in a heatproof bowl. Place over a saucepan set with simmering water, stirring gently until melted and smooth. Remove bowl from heat and mix in heavy cream until silky. Allow to cool slightly.
02 - Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper. Pour chocolate mixture into the pan, smoothing the surface evenly with a spatula.
03 - Distribute crushed pistachios, digestive crumbs, and toasted coconut over the chocolate base. Press gently so the layer adheres.
04 - Add dates, water, ground cardamom, and salt to a small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring, until dates break down and water is nearly absorbed, approximately 5 minutes. Transfer mixture to a blender or use an immersion blender to puree until creamy.
05 - Spoon or swirl the spiced date caramel across the crunchy chocolate base. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.
06 - Remove chilled mixture from pan, slice into bars or squares. Decorate with edible gold leaf, rose petals, and extra pistachios before serving.
