Dubai Chocolate Dates

Steps

1. Slit each Medjool date lengthwise with a knife and remove the pits.
2. Let kataifi come to room temperature, then finely chop into 1/2 inch pieces.
3. Melt butter or ghee in a pan over medium heat. Add kataifi and sauté, stirring constantly, until golden brown and crispy.
4. Remove pan from heat and mix in the pistachio cream.
5. Fill each date with about a teaspoon of the pistachio kataifi mixture, pressing gently.
6. Insert a toothpick into each stuffed date to hold it while dipping.
7. Melt chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
8. Dip each stuffed date into the melted chocolate, coating evenly, and place on a parchment-lined tray.
9. Sprinkle crushed pistachios on top while the chocolate is still wet.
10. Freeze the dates for about 2 hours until the chocolate hardens.