Date Bark Christmas Tree
This is a wonderful, healthier festive treat where dates form the base, stuffed with peanut butter, and topped with melted chocolate. Shaped into a Christmas tree and decorated with pistachios and goji berries, this treat adds a festive pop to your holiday table!
Takes 30 minutes
Serves 12
Ingredients
Base Ingredients:
- 250 g 1 ½ cups medjool dates or pitted dates (medjool preferred)
- 100 g ½ cup crunchy peanut butter or almond butter
- 150 g 1 cup chocolate
For Decoration:
- Sea salt
- Handful of pistachio nuts removed from shell
- 30 g ¼ cup goji berries or freeze-dried raspberries
Instructions
Prepare the dates and shape the tree:
- Remove the stones from 250g (8.8 oz) of medjool dates. Open them out and arrange them on a sheet of baking parchment in the shape of a Christmas tree. Fold the parchment around the dates, leaving extra room, and seal the edges. Use a rolling pin or mug to press down firmly, compacting the dates so they hold their shape when handled and so you have a firm solid base.
- Add the peanut butter layer:
- Spoon 100g (3.5 oz) of crunchy peanut butter over the flattened dates, spreading it evenly to cover the entire tree shape. Place the tree in the freezer to set for 20 minutes.
Melt and drizzle the chocolate:
- Melt 150g (5.3 oz) of chocolate using a double boiler or microwave. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer, ensuring it’s evenly coated.
Decorate the tree:
- Dice a handful of pistachio nuts and sprinkle them over the chocolate layer. Add 30g (1 oz) of goji berries or freeze-dried raspberries for festive colour, and finish with a light sprinkle of sea salt.
Cut and serve:
- Once set, remove the parchment and carefully cut the tree into portions. Serve immediately or store in the fridge until ready to enjoy.