Description
A rich Middle Eastern delicacy—sweet Medjool dates stuffed with crunchy almonds and coated in silky dark chocolate. A perfect bite-sized treat with a balance of sweetness, nuttiness, and a hint of sea salt!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Medjool dates, pitted
- 12 whole almonds
- 1 cup dark chocolate, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- Crushed pistachios or shredded coconut (for garnish)
Instructions
- Stuff the Dates: Insert one almond into each pitted date, pressing gently to close.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate with coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Coat the Dates: Dip each stuffed date into the melted chocolate, ensuring even coverage.
- Garnish: Place on parchment paper and sprinkle with sea salt and crushed pistachios (or shredded coconut).
- Chill & Serve: Refrigerate for 15 minutes until the chocolate sets. Enjoy!
Notes
- Swap almonds for hazelnuts or walnuts for a different flavor twist.
- For an extra indulgent treat, drizzle with white chocolate after chilling.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
