Luxurious chocolate bar treats with pistachios, biscuits, and spiced caramel, perfect for dessert lovers.
# 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 - 1.05 oz toasted coconut flakes
→ Spiced Date Caramel
08 - 4.2 oz Medjool dates, pitted
09 - 2 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 butter in a heatproof bowl. Melt gently over simmering water using a double boiler setup, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat, mix in heavy cream, and allow to cool slightly.
02 - Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper. Pour and spread the chocolate mixture evenly inside.
03 - Scatter crushed pistachios, digestive biscuits, and toasted coconut flakes atop the chocolate base. Press lightly with a spatula to set the layer.
04 - Combine dates, water, cardamom, and salt in a small saucepan. Cook on low heat for 5 minutes, stirring until dates soften and water is mostly absorbed. Blend until smooth using an immersion blender or standard blender.
05 - Dollop or swirl spiced date caramel over the crunch layer.
06 - Refrigerate the assembled dessert for at least 2 hours, or until completely set.
07 - Turn out from the pan and slice into bars or squares. Garnish with edible gold leaf, chopped dried rose petals, and additional pistachios.
