Easy Stuffed Dates
These Medjoul dates are stuffed with nuts, dipped in chocolate, then covered with yummy toppings for a double treat! They taste super moist, crunchy, and creamy at the same time. My gourmet stuffed dates recipe makes a decadent treat to serve during Ramadan, offer as a gift, or enjoy as a snack. They are all you need if you're going for a walk, a hike, or looking for natural fuel for your body!
Ingredients
- 10 Medjool Dates
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips (you may also use semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips)
- 1 tsp coconut oil (you may use more until desired consistency)
Stuffing Options
- Walnuts halves
- Fried blanched almonds
Topping Options
- Walnuts (crushed or wholes)
- Fried blanched almonds (crushed, sliced, or wholes)
- Shredded unsweetened coconut flakes
- Shaved chocolate, sprinkles, etc.
Instructions
- Split the dates into halves lengthwise and remove the seeds.
- Stuff your dates with walnut halves and fried blanched almonds, or leave them as is.
- Close the dates back and set them aside.
- Melt the chocolate chips in a bain-marie or microwave. To use the bain-marie technique, please refer to the detailed steps above.
- Add coconut oil to smoothen the melted chocolate texture.
- Dip some of your stuffed dates in the melted chocolate using a spoon—next, place dates on a parchment-lined tray.
- Top your chocolate-covered dates with crushed nuts, shredded coconut flakes, or your favorite topping.
- Place your tray in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Enjoy with a glass of milk, preferably almond milk!
Notes
- Store the leftover dates in the refrigerator.