Viral Date Bark with Peanut Butter, Dark Chocolate, and Pistachios Recipe
This Viral Date Bark is a decadent, healthy treat combining sweet Medjool dates, creamy peanut butter, and rich dark chocolate. Topped with crunchy pistachios and a sprinkle of sea salt, this no-bake recipe is easy to prepare, requiring only minimal melting and assembling. Perfect for a guilt-free dessert or snack that balances natural sweetness with satisfying textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8-10 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Dates
- 30 Medjool dates, pitted
Chocolate Layer
- 150 g dark chocolate (85% cacao)
- 1 tbsp cacao butter or coconut oil
Other Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 2 tbsp chopped pistachios
- 2 pinch sea salt flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the Dates: Using a knife, slice the Medjool dates lengthways on one side and remove pits. Place the dates evenly on a baking sheet and gently squash them down using a potato masher to form a flat base.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and cacao butter or coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the mixture is completely smooth and melted.
- Assemble the Bark: Evenly spread the peanut butter over the squashed dates. Pour the melted chocolate on top, spreading it to cover the peanut butter layer.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the chopped pistachios and sea salt flakes evenly across the top of the chocolate layer to add crunch and flavor contrast.
- Chill to Set: Place the baking sheet in the fridge for 2 hours or in the freezer for 1 hour until the chocolate is firm and the bark can be easily broken into pieces.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once set, break into pieces and enjoy this delicious, naturally sweetened snack or dessert.
Notes
- For easier pitting, warm the dates slightly to soften.
- You can substitute peanut butter with almond or cashew butter for a different flavor.
- Use 70% or higher cacao chocolate for less sweetness and more antioxidant benefits.
- Store leftover bark in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Freezing allows for quicker setting but slightly softens the texture upon serving.
Keywords: date bark, healthy dessert, no bake dessert, dark chocolate bark, peanut butter bark, Medjool dates, gluten free dessert, vegan dessert
