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Dates with Espresso Coffee and Cardamom

Now, imagine a spoonful: You’ll taste the sweet, chewy date infused with the bold espresso coffee notes of espresso. The cardamom adds warmth and a touch of exotic spice. As you swirl it all together with the cool Greek yogurt, the flavors harmonize, creating a delightful symphony in your mouth. It’s a luxurious and wholesome treat that satisfies both your sweet tooth and your craving for something indulgent. Enjoy! 
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Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: #MiddleEastern, #Oman, Arab, Mediterranean
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g dates, preferably Medjool
  • 6 cardamom pos
  • 510 ml espresso or extremely strong black coffee (I brewed express coffee from K-cups. Option to add 1 serving of instant espresso powder for a bolder kick * picture above.)
  • 1 tsp caster sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick broken in half
  • Greek yogurt, to serve Use a high-quality, full-fat Greek yogurt, such as organic Stonyfield, for optimal results and flavor.
  • mascarpone for serving (optional)

Method
 

  1. Stone the dates carefully to keep their shape or purchase dates without pits. Put the dates in a bowl.
  2. Lightly crush the cardamom pods in a pestle and mortar. (I purchased fresh cardamom from a local Indian grocer.)
  3. Heat the coffee, sugar, cardamom and cinnamon in a saucepan until nearly boiling.
  4. Pour over the dates and leave to cool. Transfer to the fridge to chill. Drain the dates. Serve with Greek yogurt and or mascarpone.

Notes

You can also drain and serve the dates with mascarpone for spreading. Enjoy!

 

You can reserve the coffee to drink, diluted a bit with water if needed — it’s naturally sweet from the dates!