Orange-stuffed and chocolate-dipped fresh dates

Babiche Martens

Makes 12

Ingredients

12	Fresh dates (Main)
¾ cup	Ground almonds
12	Almonds
½ cup	Icing sugar
1 tsp	Orange, finely grated zest and juice
1 ½ tsp	Orange blossom water
150 g	Dark chocolate
¼ cup	Cream

Directions

1. Remove the stones from the dates to create a space to fill. Put one almond into each date.
2. Combine the ground almonds, icing sugar, zest, blossom water and juice to make a smooth paste. Put a small amount into each date.
3. Melt the chocolate and cream together in a bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring until smooth.
4. Dip each date into the chocolate, spooning a little over then carefully remove and let cool before eating.