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Recipe: Stuffed Chocolate Dates ๐ซ๐ฐ
Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 10 dates
Description:
These enjoyable little goodies are going to vanish quickly, so make sure to save (hide!) some for yourself in a secret corner nobody in your house knows! It’s good to cheat sometimes, especially if it’s chocolate we are talking about, isn’t it? ๐

Ingredients:
- 200g dark chocolate
- 10 dates
- 10 peanuts
- Coconut powder
- Cashewnut powder
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 130.4
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2.9g
- Cholesterol: 4.6mg
- Sodium: 16mg
- Carbohydrates: 18.1g
- Fiber: 1.3g
- Sugar: 15.6g
- Protein: 1.7g
Instructions:
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Melt the Chocolate:
- Begin by melting the dark chocolate in a water bath, ensuring it melts evenly without burning. The indirect heating method helps maintain the chocolate’s smooth consistency.
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Prepare the Dates:
- While the chocolate is melting, carefully deseed the dates, creating a cavity where the stuffing will go. Consider using a small knife to slit them open gently.
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Stuff the Dates:
- Once the dates are prepared, stuff each one with either peanuts or almonds, adding a delightful crunch to complement the sweetness of the dates and chocolate.
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Coat with Chocolate:
- Next, dip each stuffed date into the melted hot chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. The warm chocolate will adhere beautifully to the dates, creating a decadent outer layer.
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Roll in Toppings:
- After coating with chocolate, gently roll each date in your choice of toppings. You can opt for icing sugar, coconut powder, or cashewnut powder, depending on your preference or dietary needs.
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Chill in Refrigerator:
- Once coated and rolled, place the dates on a tray lined with parchment paper and refrigerate them for 15-20 minutes. This allows the chocolate coating to harden, creating a satisfying crunch when you bite into them.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- After chilling, remove the dates from the refrigerator and arrange them on a serving platter. These delectable stuffed chocolate dates are now ready to be enjoyed! Serve them as a sweet treat at gatherings or indulge in them as a delightful snack whenever your chocolate cravings strike.
These stuffed chocolate dates are not only a delightful dessert but also make for a thoughtful homemade gift or a luxurious indulgence for yourself. Enjoy the combination of rich dark chocolate, sweet dates, and crunchy nuts in every irresistible bite!