Chocolate-Stuffed Dates, An Easy Recipe

Soft Medjool dates and dark chocolate are a natural pair. This little treat needs a handful of ingredients and no baking, and the sweetness comes from the fruit itself.

Ingredients (makes about 12)

• 12 Medjool dates
• 12 whole almonds, or 3 tbsp of your favourite nut butter
• 100 g dark chocolate
• A pinch of sea salt (optional)
• Chopped pistachios to decorate (optional)

Method

• Slit each date lengthways and remove the stone.
• Tuck an almond inside, or pipe in a little nut butter, then press the date closed.
• Melt the dark chocolate gently over a water bath.
• Dip or spoon chocolate over each date and set on baking paper.
• Finish with a little salt or chopped pistachios and chill until the chocolate is firm.

Tips

Use large, soft Medjool so there is room for the filling. For a party platter, mix in a few Barhi for a golden, creamy contrast. Store the finished dates in the fridge, see our guide on how to store dates.