Chocolate Covered Dates Almond Butter (Printable)

Sweet dates stuffed with almond butter and dipped in dark chocolate for an irresistible treat.

# What You Need:

→ Dates & Filling

01 - 12 large Medjool dates, pitted
02 - 6 tablespoons almond butter, smooth or crunchy variety

→ Chocolate Coating

03 - 5 oz dark chocolate, at least 60% cacao, chopped
04 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil, optional for smoother coating

→ Toppings

05 - 2 tablespoons chopped roasted almonds
06 - Flaky sea salt, to taste

# Steps:

01 - Slice each date lengthwise on one side and carefully remove the pit if not already pitted, creating a pocket for the filling.
02 - Spoon approximately 1/2 tablespoon of almond butter into each date, then gently press the edges closed to seal the filling inside.
03 - Combine the dark chocolate and coconut oil in a heatproof bowl. Melt using a double boiler over simmering water or microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring constantly until smooth and glossy.
04 - Using a fork, dip each stuffed date into the melted chocolate, ensuring complete coverage. Allow excess chocolate to drip off, then transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
05 - Immediately sprinkle the chocolate-coated dates with chopped roasted almonds and flaky sea salt while the chocolate is still wet.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes until the chocolate coating is completely set. Serve chilled or allow to come to room temperature before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between velvety chocolate, sticky sweet dates, and nutty butter hits every pleasure center at once
  • They look like you spent hours crafting something from a fancy chocolate shop
  • Perfect for those moments when you need dessert but dont want to turn on the oven
02 -
  • Room temperature chocolate seizes instantly if you splash even a drop of water in it while melting
  • The dates become incredibly sticky once stuffed, so keep a small bowl of water nearby for your fingers
  • These taste infinitely better after sitting for an hour, giving flavors time to become friends
03 -
  • Warming your almond butter for ten seconds makes it much easier to spoon into sticky dates
  • Use a pastry brush to patch any bald spots in the chocolate coating before it sets

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