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Espresso Dates

Espresso Dates

with Goat's Milk Yogurt
30 min., ready in 2 d. 12 h. 20 min.
Time:
313
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Ingredients
13 ozs fresh Date
1 stalk cinnamon
4 allspice
12 Cardamom
1 ¾ cups Espresso (or very strong coffee)
1 Tbsp sugar
1 lb Goat's milk yogurt
1 Organic orange
3 drops Orange blossom water
Lemon balm (to taste)
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Preparation
1.
Espresso Dates preparation step 1

Cut dates along one side and remove the pits.

2.
Espresso Dates preparation step 2

Break cinnamon stick into small pieces. Combine dates, cinnamon and allspice in a large food storage jar.

3.
Espresso Dates preparation step 3

Crush cardamom pods with the side of a large knife.

4.
Espresso Dates preparation step 4

Heat espresso with sugar and cardamom in a small pot to just below the boiling point and pour over the dates.

5.
Espresso Dates preparation step 5

Secure lid on the jar and let the dates soak for 2-3 days in the refrigerator.

6.
Espresso Dates preparation step 6

On the day before serving, spoon yogurt into a sieve lined with a coffee filter (or cheesecloth). Cover with foil and let drain overnight in the refrigerator.

7.
Espresso Dates preparation step 7

Rinse orange, wipe dry and finely grate zest. Stir together strained yogurt, 1 teaspoon orange zest and the orange blossom water until smooth. Serve chilled dates with the yogurt sauce and garnish with lemon balm and more orange zest. 

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie313 cal.(15 %)
Protein5 g(5 %)
Fat4 g(3 %)
Carbohydrates60 g(40 %)
Sugar added3 g(12 %)
Roughage7 g(23 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

This dessert contains almost no fat and sugar, but is rich in the minerals potassium and calcium. 

Even smarter

Even smarter

This is a great dessert to serve to guests as it can be prepared a day in advance.

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