Chocolate Covered Dates Almond (Print Version)

Sweet dates stuffed with almond butter, covered in dark chocolate, offering a healthy and elegant snack.

# What You Need:

→ Dates

01 - 12 large Medjool dates, pitted

→ Filling

02 - 6 tablespoons almond butter (smooth or crunchy)

→ Chocolate Coating

03 - 5 ounces (150 g) dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher), chopped
04 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional, for sheen)

→ Toppings (optional)

05 - 2 tablespoons chopped roasted almonds
06 - Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

# How to Make It:

01 - Slice each date lengthwise on one side and gently open to remove the pit while keeping the date intact.
02 - Spoon approximately half a tablespoon of almond butter into each date, then gently pinch closed around the filling.
03 - Melt dark chocolate and coconut oil (if using) in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or microwave in 20-second increments, stirring until smooth.
04 - Dip each stuffed date into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off, then place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
05 - Sprinkle immediately with chopped almonds and/or flaky sea salt as desired.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes until chocolate is set.
07 - Serve chilled or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • They taste like you spent hours on them, but honestly take less time than a coffee break.
  • Everyone assumes they're complicated and feels genuinely impressed when you casually mention you made them.
  • The combination of chewy, creamy, and snappy chocolate is oddly addictive in the best way.
02 -
  • Chocolate temperature is everything; too hot and it coats unevenly, too cold and it sets before you finish dipping, so aim for warm but not steaming.
  • The dates themselves are already sweet, so resist the urge to add extra sugar or sweetener to the chocolate—the balance is part of what makes them feel elegant instead of cloying.
03 -
  • Use a dipping fork or even two forks held together instead of your fingers; it keeps your hands clean and gives you better control over the coating thickness.
  • If your chocolate seizes or gets grainy, add a teaspoon of coconut oil and stir gently over very low heat; it'll usually come back to life and nobody will ever know.

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