These Coconut & Lime Date Chocolates are a delicious homemade treat that feels indulgent while using naturally sweet ingredients. The chocolate combine soft, caramel-like dates with tropical coconut, zesty lime. and a smooth chocolate coating. They offer the perfect balance of sweetness and freshness in every bite. Below is a video and recipe for you.
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Equipment needed
- Sharp knife
- Chopping board
- Food processor
- Tablespoon
- Saucepan
- Glass or metal bowl
- Forks
- Plate
Ingredients
- Dates x 200g
- Coconut flour x 45g
- Lime juice x 1 – 2 tbsps
- Lime zest x 2
- Salt x 1 – 2 pinches
- Dark chocolate x 80 – 100g
Method
- Slice the dates lengthways and remove the stones.
- Put the dates and coconut flour into the food processor cup.
- Zest the limes and add the zest to the processor.
- Slice 1 lime in half and squeeze the juice from the lime.
- It should be about 1 – 2 tbsps of juice.
- Place the lid on the blender and blend these ingredients until a small ball is formed.
- When the ball forms remove the lid and the blade from the processor.
- Dampen your hands under the tap so the mixture doesn’t stick.
- Grab a piece of the mixture and roll into a ball.
- Place the ball onto the pre-lined baking tray.
- Continue until you have used up all of the mixture.
- You may need to dampen your hands a couple of times during this process.
- Once all the mixture has been used place the baking tray into the fridge for about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place a saucepan of boiling water on a medium heat on the hob.
- Put the metal bowl on top of the saucepan.
- Break up the bar of chocolate and place it into the bowl.
- Let the chocolate completely melt and the remove it from the heat.
- Remove the date balls from the fridge.
- Roll them in the melted chocolate and place back onto the pre-lined baking tray.
- If you have leftover melted chocolate you can dunk the date balls back into the chocolate two or three times or until it’s all gone.
- Place back into the fridge until the chocolate is hard.
- Then serve and enjoy.
I hope you enjoy making and sharing these Coconut & Lime Date Chocolates as much as I do. They’re a simple yet satisfying treat that proves wholesome ingredients can create something truly special. Let me know if you give them a try and what you think of the coconut and lime combination.
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