Dates Stuffed with Hazelnuts and Chocolate
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet, nutty, and salty with these decadent Dates Stuffed with Hazelnuts and Chocolate. Featuring lusciously soft Medjool dates filled with toasted hazelnuts and elegantly coated in rich dark chocolate, this quick and easy snack or dessert is a treat for the senses. A hint of flaky sea salt adds a gourmet touch, enhancing the natural sweetness of the dates and the bitter notes of dark chocolate. Ready in just 20 minutes, these no-bake delights are perfect for entertaining, gifting, or simply savoring as a wholesome, refined-sugar-free indulgence. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, these bite-sized morsels are a surefire hit for lovers of chocolate-covered fruit and nutty treats.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Medjool dates
- 24 pieces Whole hazelnuts
- 75 grams Dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
- 0.5 teaspoon Flaky sea salt
Instructions
Preheat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add the hazelnuts and toast them for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and let them cool completely.
Use a sharp knife to carefully make a small slit along the length of each Medjool date and remove the pits. Be gentle to ensure the dates remain intact.
Break the dark chocolate into small pieces and melt it using a double boiler or in the microwave (heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth).
Place two toasted hazelnuts inside each pitted date, gently pressing them into the center.
Drizzle or dip each stuffed date in the melted chocolate, ensuring it is evenly coated or partially covered, according to preference.
Place the chocolate-covered dates on a parchment-lined baking sheet. While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt over the top of each date.
Transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator and allow the chocolate to set for about 15 minutes.
Serve the dates chilled or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1406 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.0 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.6 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1096 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 254.8 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.9 g | 107% | |
| Total Sugars | 211.1 g | ||
| Protein | 12.2 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 265 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 12.6 mg | 70% | |
| Potassium | 2720 mg | 58% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
