7 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
5 ounces (1 cup) pistachios
6 tablespoons brandy, plus more for sprinkling
2 tablespoons anisette
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly ground
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Confectioners' sugar
Hard Sauce, for serving (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spread walnuts in a single layer on baking sheet. Toast in oven until walnuts are just fragrant, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely. Roughly chop walnuts.
Place figs in the bowl of a food processor, and process until finely minced (may need to be in two batches).Transfer figs to a large bowl, and add chopped walnuts. Add dates, citrus peel, chocolate, pistachios, 2 tablespoons brandy, anisette, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and salt, and mix well, using your hands for best results.
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