Prep time: 15 minutes
Chill time: 30-60 minutes
Yields: 16-20 squares
Ingredients:
250g dark chocolate (70% or higher, for that real kick!)
200g natural peanut butter (the kind with just peanuts and salt, no added sugar or oils!)
250g pitted dates
Instructions:
1. Prep the Base: In a food processor, blend the pitted dates until they form a sticky, dough-like ball.
2. Form the Base: Press the date mixture evenly into a parchment-lined 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) baking dish. Use a rolling pin or the back of a spoon to get it really compact and smooth. Place in the freezer while you prepare the next layer.
3. Melt the Peanut Butter: In a small saucepan over low heat, or in a microwave-safe bowl, gently warm the peanut butter until it's smooth and easily spreadable.
4. Layer the Peanut Butter: Remove the date base from the freezer. Evenly spread the warmed peanut butter over the date layer. Return to the freezer.
5. Melt the Chocolate: Break the dark chocolate into pieces and melt it in a double boiler or in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth and glossy.
6. Top with Chocolate: Pour the melted chocolate evenly over the peanut butter layer.
7. Chill & Set: Place the dish back in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (or freezer for 15-20 minutes) until the chocolate is fully set.
8. Slice & Serve: Once firm, remove from the dish using the parchment paper. Slice into squares and enjoy! Store in an airtight container in the fridge.