Name the sweetest God-given treat known to man. Honey, you may say. That’s fair and a debate for another day, but I say dates. Nothing beats a soft, plump, and chewy medjool date. You may have noticed that these unassuming desert fruits are having a moment. While they may be new to the mainstream palate, they are a regular member of a typical dessert spread in our family. Usually featured alongside other dried fruits and various nuts, they have a more special countenance in our house. Especially for holidays like Easter, Christmas or New Years, my dad serves these babies stuffed with smooth, cool breakfast cream (called Սեր pronounced “Ser” in Armenian) and walnuts. The indulgent confections of my dad’s imagining, are the inspiration for this chocolate covered variant.
I’m sure you’ve all come across the now infamous Snickers dates. These are like those but better. Stuffed with peanut butter, yes, but swap out the peanuts for walnuts instead, and you have a more balanced and complementary combination. I find the peanuts with peanut butter to be too dominant on the peanut flavor, and overpowering to the caramelly goodness of the dates. And of course, dipping them in melted coconut oil infused chocolate makes this an absolutely glorious candy on candy creation. Sea salt flakes on top are vital to the overall flavor balance and ultimate perfection. Store and enjoy 1 or 2 or 5 straight out of the freezer for up to a month. For a liquid candy concoction using the celebrated medjool date, try this simply delicious Date Shake recipe.
