# Date-Pistachio Chocolate Bites
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Updated: 2026-07-28
Primary keyword: date pistachio chocolate bites recipe
A practical, source-aware recipe for date pistachio chocolate bites, with the history kept close to the method.
## Timing and Yield
- Prep: 20 minutes
- Cook: 5 minutes
- Total: 25 minutes
- Yield: 16 bites
## Ingredients
- 16 Medjool dates
- 100 g pistachio butter
- 180 g dark chocolate
- 30 g chopped pistachios
- Pinch of flaky salt
## Method
1. Fill the dates: Split and pit the dates, then fill each with pistachio butter.
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2. Chill: Chill the filled dates for 15 minutes.
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   Image description: Step 2: Chill for Date Pistachio Chocolate Bites.
3. Dip: Melt chocolate gently and dip each date until coated.
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4. Finish: Sprinkle with pistachios and salt and chill until set.
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   Image description: Step 4: Finish for Date Pistachio Chocolate Bites.
## Storage
Cool completely, cover, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat only when the texture benefits from it.
## History Context
Dates and pistachios are old West Asian foods; chocolate coating turns them into a contemporary confection.
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## Sources
1. Whole Foods Market Forecasts the Top Food and Beverage Trends for 2026. Whole Foods Market. https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/company-info/newsroom/news-releases/whole-foods-market-forecasts-the-top-food-and-beverage-trends-for-2026