I'm a big fan of dates in general because they're sweet but also make me feel healthy eating them over ice cream, so I knew I'd end up liking this dessert.
Taking a bite of the first date, I definitely enjoyed the sweetness of the date and the chocolate blending with the saltiness of the almonds and the peanut butter. I also loved the texture differences between the smooth exterior and crumbly interior — it's definitely a rich, flavorful dessert that fills you quite quickly.
But the sheer amount of mess I made in the process and the amount of chocolate I ended up getting all over my face, hands, and somehow my sweater later on, was slightly frustrating.
If I had to score this Mariko concoction, I'd give it a 6/10 — would have again, but not for a long time.