Description

This recipe for No-Bake Dark Chocolate Stuffed Dates features naturally sweet Medjool dates filled with rich, melted dark chocolate and optionally crunchy nuts, making a simple yet decadent treat that requires no baking. Perfect for a healthy dessert or snack, these stuffed dates are easy to prepare, set quickly in the fridge, and combine the luscious flavors of dark chocolate and dates with a hint of sea salt for balance.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

10 large Medjool dates, pitted
½ cup high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa or more)
¼ cup chopped almonds or walnuts (optional)
¼ tsp sea salt

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Instructions

Prepare Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients and tools, including the pitted Medjool dates, a microwave-safe bowl for melting chocolate, a small bowl for optional nut filling, and parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Melt Chocolate: Place the dark chocolate in the microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second bursts, stirring after each interval until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
Slice Dates: Carefully make a lengthwise slit along each date, opening it gently like a treasure chest to create space for the filling.
Stuff Dates: If using nuts, fill each date with whole or chopped nut pieces. Then, spoon melted chocolate into the opening of each stuffed date to coat the filling and date interior.
Set Dates: Arrange the stuffed dates on parchment paper-lined tray or plate, then place them in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden and set.
Serve: Before serving, sprinkle the stuffed dates lightly with sea salt to enhance the flavor contrast between the sweet dates and rich chocolate.

Notes

Use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa for best flavor and health benefits.
Medjool dates are ideal due to their large size and natural sweetness, but other large soft dates can be substituted.
The nuts are optional but add a pleasing crunch and texture contrast.
These stuffed dates should be stored refrigerated and consumed within 3-4 days for optimal freshness.
For a nut-free version, omit the nuts or replace with seeds such as pumpkin or sunflower seeds.
Alternatively, drizzle chocolate over the dates without stuffing for a simpler variation.