Sesame-Coated Date & Nut Chocolate Bars
Sesame-Coated Date & Nut Chocolate Bars
Ingredients
For the Date & Nut Base
- 20 pitted dates
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1/2 cup sesame seeds, for coating
For the Filling
- 4 ounces dark chocolate, melted
- 1/4 cup peanut butter, creamy
Instructions
- 1
Place the pitted dates and walnuts into a food processor. Process until the mixture is finely chopped and forms a cohesive, slightly sticky mass.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Remove the date and nut mixture from the food processor. On a clean surface, press the mixture together and shape it into a compact, elongated log. Divide the log into several smaller, uniform cylindrical pieces, about 1 inch in diameter.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Spread the sesame seeds on a shallow plate. Roll each cylindrical piece thoroughly in the sesame seeds, ensuring an even coating across its entire surface.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Using a thin, cylindrical tool (such as a wooden dowel or the handle of a spoon), press along the length of each sesame-coated log to create a deep channel or groove in the center.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Carefully pipe the melted dark chocolate into the created channels. Immediately after, pipe the peanut butter on top of the chocolate. Using a small skewer or toothpick, gently swirl the chocolate and peanut butter together to create a marbled effect.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Using a sharp knife or dough scraper, cut each filled log crosswise into individual, bite-sized bars, approximately 1 to 1 1/2 inches long.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Serve the sesame-coated date and nut chocolate bars immediately, or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for later enjoyment.
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Sesame-Coated Date & Nut Chocolate Bars
Ingredients
For the Date & Nut Base
- 20 pitted dates
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1/2 cup sesame seeds, for coating
For the Filling
- 4 ounces dark chocolate, melted
- 1/4 cup peanut butter, creamy
Instructions
- 1
Place the pitted dates and walnuts into a food processor. Process until the mixture is finely chopped and forms a cohesive, slightly sticky mass.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Remove the date and nut mixture from the food processor. On a clean surface, press the mixture together and shape it into a compact, elongated log. Divide the log into several smaller, uniform cylindrical pieces, about 1 inch in diameter.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Spread the sesame seeds on a shallow plate. Roll each cylindrical piece thoroughly in the sesame seeds, ensuring an even coating across its entire surface.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Using a thin, cylindrical tool (such as a wooden dowel or the handle of a spoon), press along the length of each sesame-coated log to create a deep channel or groove in the center.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Carefully pipe the melted dark chocolate into the created channels. Immediately after, pipe the peanut butter on top of the chocolate. Using a small skewer or toothpick, gently swirl the chocolate and peanut butter together to create a marbled effect.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Using a sharp knife or dough scraper, cut each filled log crosswise into individual, bite-sized bars, approximately 1 to 1 1/2 inches long.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Serve the sesame-coated date and nut chocolate bars immediately, or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for later enjoyment.