Datteri farciti
(Stuffed dates)
MAKES 12 READY IN 20 MINS, PLUS RESTING AND CHILLING
● 50g whole blanched almonds
● 30g caster sugar
● 1tsp vanilla bean paste
● Zest of ½ unwaxed organic lemon
● 2tsp limoncello
● 12 dates
● 80g dark chocolate chips, or bar broken into small pieces (70–75% cocoa solids)
Put the almonds and sugar in the bowl of a food processor and blitz them to a coarse texture: you will need to scrape down the sides of the bowl a few times to process the small quantity. Transfer them to a small bowl and add vanilla, lemon zest and limoncello. Mix well with a spoon to
