Makes 20 stuffed dates
Ingredients:
140g almond paste or marzipan
finely grated zest of 2 oranges
½ teaspoon orange flower water (optional)
20 roasted almonds, with skin
20 large dates
200g dark chocolate (at least 60% cocoa solids), broken up
Method:
- Knead almond paste, zest and orange flower water together until blended. Divide paste into 20 small balls. Flatten each ball slightly, then wrap each one around an almond.
- Slit each date lengthwise and remove pits. Insert an almond paste ball into each date, pressing date to make it evenly shaped. Lay dates out on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
- Melt chocolate in a bowl on top of a pan of gently simmering water, stirring frequently until melted and smooth. Dip each date into the chocolate to half-coat it. Let excess chocolate drip off and return date to tray. Dip remaining dates likewise. Chill dates until chocolate sets.
- To serve, place dates on a doily or in individual paper cases, if desired.
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