Chef Vahista Ussery from To Taste joined us for our first Facebook Live Cooking Demonstration today! She showed us how to make delicious chocolate fig bites and chocolate covered strawberries - perfect for a last-minute Valentine's treat. Check out the recipe below, and let us know how it worked for you! You can watch the full video including how to make chocolate covered strawberries on our Facebook page!
Chocolate Fig Bites
Written by To Taste, Adapted from Giada’s Feel Good Food
Ingredients:
- 14 ounces dried Mission figs, stems removed
- 2 Tbsp almond butter
- 2 Tbsp water
- 1 cup (6 oz) dark chocolate chips
- flaky sea salt
Directions:
- In a food processor, combine the figs, almond butter, and water. Process until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed with a rubber spatula.
- Using a Tbsp, scoop the fig mixture and using your hands, roll into 1 inch balls.
- Place on a baking sheet or cutting board lined with parchment or wax paper.
- Melt chocolate over low heat in a small saucepan or microwave in a microwave safe bowl using the melt setting.
- Using a fork, dip fig balls in melted chocolate. Let excess chocolate drip back into pan or bowl. Place dipped fig bites back on baking sheet and sprinkle with a little salt.
- Place in refrigerator until the chocolate is set, about 30 minutes. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- ENJOY!
