These Date and Hazelnut Rolls are a delightful and healthy treat perfect to accompany your tea or coffee. Made with naturally sweet dates and crunchy hazelnuts, and enhanced with almond and coconut, these rolls are a guilt-free indulgence. They are filled with rich dark chocolate and adorned with white chocolate, offering a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Why You'll Love This:
- Natural sweetness from dates makes this dessert a healthier option.
- The combination of hazelnuts, almonds, and coconut adds a wonderful texture.
- The dual chocolate filling brings a luxurious and rich taste.
- These rolls are easy to make and are a perfect snack or after-dinner treat.
Ingredients:
- 200g dates, soaked overnight and drained
- 1 cup hazelnuts
- 1/4 cup almond flour or crushed almonds
- 1/4 cup desiccated coconut
- 200g dark chocolate
- 100g white chocolate
- Optional: Sesame seeds for rolling
Instructions:
- In a blender, combine the soaked and drained dates with hazelnuts until they form a paste.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Add almond flour and coconut. Mix well with a spoon.
- Divide the dough into two portions. On a surface sprinkled with sesame seeds, roll each portion into a log.
- Gently press the center of each roll to create a hollow. Fill this with melted dark chocolate.
- Drizzle melted white chocolate over the rolls for decoration.
- Refrigerate the rolls for 1 hour to set.
- Slice the rolls and serve chilled.
Pro Tips:
- Ensure the dates are well-drained after soaking to prevent the mixture from becoming too wet.
- Rolling the dough in sesame seeds adds an extra crunch and flavor.
- Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave in short intervals to avoid burning.
Enjoy your homemade Date and Hazelnut Rolls with Chocolate, a delightful and healthier option for satisfying your sweet cravings!