Description
This chocolate and date slice combines rich chocolate with sweet dates, creating a delightful treat that even fruit skeptics will enjoy.
Ingredients
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- 400g dried dates
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) water
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) chocolate pieces (50-70% cocoa)
- 1 cup (240 ml) flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) brown sugar
- 185g (6.5oz) diced cold butter
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) 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: Chocolate
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 30