Dragon Fruit Nougat Bar
Dragon Fruit Nougat Bar
Ingredients
For the Nougat Base
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried dragon fruit, crushed
- 1 cup pitted dates, packed, Medjool preferred
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Assembly and Coating
- 2 tablespoons freeze-dried dragon fruit, crushed, for topping and garnish
- 4 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped, melted (or white chocolate)
- 4 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped, melted (optional, use dark or white)
- 1/4 teaspoon fleur de sel, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a food processor, combine the 1/2 cup of crushed freeze-dried dragon fruit, pitted dates, and salt. Process until the mixture comes together to form a sticky, pliable dough-like consistency. It should be firm enough to hold its shape.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Line a small baking sheet (approximately 8x8 inches) with parchment paper. Press the nougat mixture evenly onto the parchment paper, forming a disc or square about 1/2 inch thick. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the remaining crushed freeze-dried dragon fruit evenly over the surface of the nougat. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for at least 1 hour, or until the nougat is firm.
⏱️ 65 min
- 3
Once firm, remove the nougat from the freezer. Carefully lift it from the parchment paper and place it on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, cut the nougat disc into approximately 8 to 12 rectangular bars of your desired size.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Prepare your chosen chocolate (dark or white) for melting. You can do this by placing the finely chopped chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and heating in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth. Alternatively, use a double boiler over simmering water, stirring until fully melted and smooth.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Dip each nougat bar into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off. Place the coated bars back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Immediately sprinkle each bar with a pinch of the remaining crushed freeze-dried dragon fruit and a few flakes of fleur de sel.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Allow the chocolate to set completely at room temperature, or refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to speed up the setting process. Once set, the Dragon Fruit Nougat Bars are ready to serve or store.
⏱️ 10 min
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Dragon Fruit Nougat Bar
Ingredients
For the Nougat Base
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried dragon fruit, crushed
- 1 cup pitted dates, packed, Medjool preferred
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Assembly and Coating
- 2 tablespoons freeze-dried dragon fruit, crushed, for topping and garnish
- 4 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped, melted (or white chocolate)
- 4 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped, melted (optional, use dark or white)
- 1/4 teaspoon fleur de sel, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a food processor, combine the 1/2 cup of crushed freeze-dried dragon fruit, pitted dates, and salt. Process until the mixture comes together to form a sticky, pliable dough-like consistency. It should be firm enough to hold its shape.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Line a small baking sheet (approximately 8x8 inches) with parchment paper. Press the nougat mixture evenly onto the parchment paper, forming a disc or square about 1/2 inch thick. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the remaining crushed freeze-dried dragon fruit evenly over the surface of the nougat. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for at least 1 hour, or until the nougat is firm.
⏱️ 65 min - 3
Once firm, remove the nougat from the freezer. Carefully lift it from the parchment paper and place it on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, cut the nougat disc into approximately 8 to 12 rectangular bars of your desired size.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Prepare your chosen chocolate (dark or white) for melting. You can do this by placing the finely chopped chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and heating in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth. Alternatively, use a double boiler over simmering water, stirring until fully melted and smooth.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Dip each nougat bar into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off. Place the coated bars back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Immediately sprinkle each bar with a pinch of the remaining crushed freeze-dried dragon fruit and a few flakes of fleur de sel.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Allow the chocolate to set completely at room temperature, or refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to speed up the setting process. Once set, the Dragon Fruit Nougat Bars are ready to serve or store.
⏱️ 10 min