Description
Mexican chocolate mousse with date snickers offers a luxurious blend of sweet and rich flavors. Rich chocolate merges with caramel and nuts, creating a desert that will delight dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 pitted medjool dates
- 12 oz (340 g) chopped chocolate or chocolate chips
- ¼ – ½ cup (64 – 128 g) natural peanut butter, well stirred
- ½ cup (60 g) chopped peanuts
- ½ tsp flaky salt (optional)
- 1 tsp coconut oil (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Surface: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to create a non-stick foundation for the dessert.
- Date Preparation: Split medjool dates and arrange in a single layer, ensuring a uniform, flat surface.
- Date Flattening: Cover dates with parchment paper and apply gentle, even pressure to compact them into a smooth base.
- Chocolate Melting: Combine chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in short intervals and stirring until achieving a glossy, smooth consistency.
- Layering: Spread a consistent layer of peanut butter across the flattened dates, then drizzle the melted chocolate on top, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Finishing Touches: Sprinkle chopped peanuts and a light dusting of flaky salt over the chocolate surface to add textural complexity and a savory dimension.
- Chilling: Refrigerate for one hour or freeze for 20-30 minutes until the bark becomes completely firm and set.
- Serving: Remove from cooling environment and slice into individual portions using a sharp knife, presenting this decadent treat at its peak of enjoyment.
Notes
- Chill Surface Perfectly: Line baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure smooth, even dessert formation.
- Date Preparation Technique: Split dates carefully and flatten uniformly to create a consistent base that allows even chocolate and peanut butter distribution.
- Chocolate Melting Mastery: Use short microwave intervals and stir frequently to achieve smooth, glossy chocolate without burning or seizing.
- Salt and Texture Trick: Sprinkle flaky salt and chopped peanuts for a gourmet touch that balances sweetness and adds delightful crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg