A delicious and crunchy recipe for homemade pistachio nougat bars that combines creamy pistachio butter with almonds, dates, and a touch of chocolate for an irresistible treat.
1: Blend roasted pistachios until smooth to make creamy pistachio butter.
2: In a bowl, mix the creamy pistachio butter with dates, almonds, and sea salt until a soft nougat is formed.
3: Spread the creamy pistachio butter mixture over the nougat and sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
4: Press the mixture firmly into a lined baking tray.
5: Put the tray in the freezer for at least 1 hour to set.
6: Once set, cut into rectangular bars and dip each bar in melted dark chocolate.
7: Sprinkle the bars with a touch of sea salt and extra chopped pistachios.
8: Put the bars back in the freezer for 15 minutes to let the chocolate harden.
9: Enjoy your delicious and crunchy pistachio nougat bars.