These little domes are a cross between frozen bonbons and creamy ice lollies — a crisp milk chocolate and nut shell hides a lush pistachio-cashew-coconut filling, naturally sweetened with fresh stevia leaves from the garden.
The orange Matchmaker “sticks” add a playful Christmas twist and a touch of citrus warmth.
✨ Ingredients (makes about 6 small domes)
🍫 Chocolate Nut Shell
150 g milk chocolate (or dark for richer flavour)
2 tbsp crushed nuts — hazelnuts, pistachios, or almonds
🥥 Filling
100 g raw cashews (soaked 2–4 hours, drained)
80 g raw pistachios (save a few for topping)
400 ml full-fat coconut milk
8–10 fresh stevia leaves (for infusion)
2 small dried stevia leaves, finely crushed
½ tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Optional: orange zest or a drop of orange oil
🍊 Decoration
6 orange Matchmakers
👩🍳 Method
1️⃣ Stevia Coconut Milk
Warm coconut milk gently with fresh stevia leaves for 5 min.
Remove from heat, cover and steep for 10 min. Strain and cool.
2️⃣ Chocolate Nut Shell
Melt chocolate, stir in crushed nuts.
Brush inside dome moulds to form thin shells.
Chill until firm.
3️⃣ Pistachio–Cashew Filling
Blend soaked cashews, pistachios, stevia-infused coconut milk, crushed dried stevia, vanilla and salt until smooth.
Taste and adjust sweetness (add a bit more stevia if needed).
4️⃣ Assemble
Pour filling into chocolate shells.
Insert orange Matchmaker sticks.
Smooth tops and freeze for 6 h or overnight.
5️⃣ Serve & Store
Unmould carefully, garnish with pistachios or melted chocolate drizzle.
Store in airtight container in freezer up to 3 weeks.
🎄 Optional Extras
Add a sprinkle of edible gold dust for sparkle.
Half-dip domes in dark chocolate for a two-tone look.
Add a pinch of cardamom or cinnamon to the filling for warmth.
❤️ Why You’ll Love It
Naturally sweetened — no refined sugar.
Festive & playful — edible chocolate shell + orange Matchmaker handle.
Vegan-friendly and gluten-free with dark chocolate.
Make-ahead dessert that looks stunning on a Christmas dessert board.
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