These Orange Blossom Chocolate Pistachio-Dipped Figs are the easiest tasty treats to make. They’re vegan, gluten-free, and require no baking at all.
Figs only are in season for a short amount of time and when they’re in, I am in Fig heaven. They are high in natural sugars and soluble fiber. They’re rich in minerals including potassium (may counteract the urinary excretion of calcium caused by high salt diets), calcium (a mineral that is involved in bone density), magnesium, iron, and copper and are a good source of antioxidant vitamins A and K that contribute to health and wellness.
I would say figs are pretty darn nutritious and such a magical fruit with so many benefits. There are also so many ways you can eat and use figs in recipes. So, if you haven’t tried them yet, next time you’re at the store, grab some and enjoy!
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To make these are simple. I melt my chocolate by mixing them with a little orange blossom water and coconut oil. You can either microwave them to melt or simply use a double boiler. I warmed up some water in a small pot and added a small bowl right on top to act as my double boiler and it worked perfectly.
If you don’t have orange blossom water on hand, feel free to zest a little bit of fresh orange zest and add a little bit of the orange juice for that orange flavor. Orange and chocolate are just an amazing flavor combo that it’s almost a crime to not pair the two LOL… I buy my orange blossom water at Whole Foods but you can also find it HERE.
Use any figs you like and find as long as it’s fresh. I used a variety that I found at the grocery store the other day. Slice them in half, dip them in the chocolate, and then dip them again into the chopped pistachios. Then place them on a baking sheet and sprinkle a little salt. YUM! Place them in the fridge for at least 20 minutes to harden.
To store, keep them in an air-tight container in the fridge for about 4-5 days. I doubt they’ll last that long though. They’re perfect for any little get-together and look so gorgeous to serve.
Enjoy these Orange Blossom Pistachio-Dipped Figs!
Natalie
Orange Blossom Pistachio-Dipped Figs
Orange Blossom Chocolate Pistachio- Dipped Figs
Ingredients
- 10 Assorted Fresh Figs sliced in half
- 1/2 cup Vegan Chocolate Chips
- 1 tsp Coconut Oil
- 1 tbsp orange blossom water OR 1 tsp fresh orange zested and juiced
- 1/4 cup Crushed Pistachios
- pinch of flaky sea salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add the crushed pistachios and set aside.
- In a double broiler OR in a small pot fill part-way with water. Then add a bowl on top of the pot making sure the water doesn’t touch the bottom of the bowl. Turn on medium-low heat.
- Add in the bowl, the coconut oil, chocolate chips, orange blossom water. Stir frequently with a rubber spatula until the chocolate is smooth and silky looking. Turn off the heat.
- Dip the figs one at a time halfway into the chocolate. Then, dip them into the pistachios.
- Lay then on parchment paper-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with the flaky sea salt.
- Place in the fridge for about 20 minutes to harden.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days and only remove when eating. The chocolate will melt if you leave them out for too long.