Not everybody likes fruit…… No really they don’t. There are people that wouldn’t dream of crunching into an apple or putting time aside to peel an orange…. that’s a lot of commitment right there.

But this delicious chocolate and date slice, will surely convince any fruit hater to at least have another bite.

Chocolate and Date Slice – you wouldnt even know it was fruit

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Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 12 slices 1x

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Description

This chocolate and date slice combines rich chocolate with sweet dates, creating a delightful treat that even fruit skeptics will enjoy.

Ingredients

Units Scale

400g dried dates
1 1/2 cups water
Zest of 1 lemon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup chocolate pieces (50-70% cocoa)
1 cup flour
1 cup brown sugar
185g (6.5oz) diced cold butter
1/2 cup desiccated coconut

Instructions

Put the chopped dates into a pot with the water, lemon zest, and baking soda. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for around 15 minutes or until the water has evaporated.
Take the pot off the heat and stir in the chocolate pieces until melted and combined with the date mixture.
In a separate bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, and diced cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Press half of the crumb mixture into the base of a lined baking tin.
Spread the date and chocolate mixture evenly over the base.
Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the top, followed by the desiccated coconut.
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Allow to cool in the tin before cutting into slices.

Notes

Store the slices in an airtight container for up to a week. You can substitute the chocolate pieces with dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor. Serve with a dollop of cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent dessert.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: Australian