Equipment
▢12 toothpicks
▢1 baking sheet
▢Parchment paper
Ingredients
▢12 Medjool dates
▢1/4 cup Creamy Peanut butter filling
▢1 1/2 cups dark chocolate 70% melted
US Customary – Metric
Instructions
Make a slit into each Medjool date and remove the seed.
Now fill the center of the date with your filling of choice (I used peanut butter in the photos) see the bottom of the recipe card for all filling/flavor combinations.
Now secure the two split-open sides of the date using a toothpick, making sure to leave one side of the toothpick a little bit longer. You will use the longer end of the toothpick to help hold the date when dipping it in chocolate.
Now place the filled dates on a baking sheet line with parchment paper. Freeze for about 10-15 minutes. Note: The freezing step is only necessary if you need to harden a runny filling. If you use nuts as the filling, you do not need to freeze them.
Now melt the dark chocolate in the microwave-safe bowl. If possible use the “melt chocolate” setting on your microwave to avoid scorching the chocolate. Or microwave in 15-second intervals if you do not have this option on your microwave.
Now carefully dip the frozen dates into the melted chocolate. I find that it helps to use a spoon to help fully coat the dates. Tap off any extra chocolate on the side of the bowl and quickly transfer it onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Place in the refrigerator to set. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
TIPS:
Pipe your filling- So as not to overfill the dates, pipe a thin stream of any liquidy fillings into the pitted date. This keeps it cleaner and easier to close.
Only freeze liquidy fillings- The freezing step is only necessary if you need to harden a runny filling, such as condensed milk or cashew butter. If you use nuts as the filling, you do not need to freeze them.
Chop the chocolate- If you use chocolate bars, chop them into smaller uniform pieces. This will help them melt faster and more evenly.
Don’t scorch the chocolate- If possible use the “melt chocolate” setting on your microwave to avoid scorching the chocolate. Or microwave in 15-second intervals.
Nutrition
Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 354mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 3mg
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