Try this recipe for quick and easy homemade batons with pecans and chocolate topping!
Ingredients
Topping
- Dark chocolate – 100 g
- Pistachios – 20 g
- Peanut butter – 120 g
- Pecans – 30 g
- Rice milk – 50 ml
Batons
- Dried dates – 10 pcs.
- Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
- Salt – 0.25 teaspoon
- Peanut butter – 120 g
- Pecans – 360 g
Decoration
- Edible flowers – 1 tablespoon
Preparation
Step 1: Prepare the Batons Blend peanut butter and dates into a smooth paste. Add 1 cup of pecans, salt, and vanilla extract. Blend again until smooth. Add the remaining pecans and pulse to chop them, leaving some larger pieces for texture. Transfer the mixture into a parchment-lined mold, press down, and flatten the surface.
Step 2: Prepare the Topping Melt chocolate in a double boiler, then add peanut butter and rice milk. Mix well. Pour the topping over the nut mixture and spread evenly. Crush pecans and pistachios in a mortar and sprinkle them over the topping. Chill the mold in the refrigerator for 3 hours.
Once chilled, cut the batons into smaller pieces. Decorate with edible flowers.