Dubai Chocolate Balls | Flirt Recipes

Ingredients

• 12 ounces high-quality dark chocolate (70% cacao), finely chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed (optional)
• 1 tablespoon orange blossom water
• 1/2 cup Medjool dates, pitted and finely chopped
• 1/2 cup pistachios, toasted and finely chopped, plus extra for coating
• 2 tablespoons honey or date syrup
• Pinch of sea salt
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon edible gold dust (optional)
• 24 small edible gold leaf flakes for decoration (optional)