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Pistachio and date crackles

Chocolate crackles get a makeover with a splash of rum and a pinch of paprika, while dates give this classic childhood dessert just the right amount of sweetness.

Pistachio and date crackles
Pistachio and date crackles Credit: Richo's Bar Snacks

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By Adrian Richardson

Source: SBS


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  • makes 15 serves
  • preparation 15 minutes
  • difficulty Easy level

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dates
  • 2–3 tbsp rum
  • 400 g milk chocolate, melted
  • 100 g butter, melted
  • 50 g Copha, melted
  • 1 orange, rind grated
  • 2 cups puffed rice
  • 1 cup pistachios, roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup desiccated coconut
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

Chilling time: 2 hours

Instructions

  1. Soak dates overnight in rum.
  2. Line a terrine mould.
  3. Place all ingredients in a bowl. Using a spatula, stir until combined. Pour into prepared mould. Smooth surface with a spatula. Chill in fridge for 2 hours, or until set.
  4. Cut into bite-sized pieces and serve.

Cook’s Notes

Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.


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