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Cashew-Stuffed Chocolate Covered Dates Recipe

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  • Author: Naomi
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 20 stuffed chocolate-covered dates 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Delight in these elegant cashew-stuffed Medjool dates coated in vegan, refined sugar-free chocolate. This simple yet sophisticated treat is perfect for holiday gifting or a guilt-free indulgence, combining the natural sweetness of dates with crunchy salted cashews and a smooth chocolate shell. Customizable toppings like nuts, seeds, and edible flowers elevate these bites to a festive favorite.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 20 Medjool dates, pitted
  • 40 dry roasted, lightly salted cashews
  • 7 oz vegan refined sugar-free chocolate (white, dark, or a mix), melted

Topping Suggestions

  • Mixed nuts (optional)
  • Seeds (optional)
  • Dried rose petals (optional)
  • Edible flowers (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Dates: Carefully pit each Medjool date if not already done. Ensure the dates are soft and fresh for easy stuffing.
  2. Stuff Dates with Cashews: Insert two dry roasted, lightly salted cashews into the cavity of each date, making sure they fit snugly without tearing the date’s flesh.
  3. Melt Chocolate: Melt the vegan refined sugar-free chocolate gently in a microwave or double boiler until smooth and fully liquid.
  4. Dip Dates: Pour the melted chocolate into a glass for easy dipping. Skewer each stuffed date with a bamboo stick, dip fully into the molten chocolate, and let excess drip off.
  5. Add Toppings: Place the chocolate-coated dates on parchment paper and immediately sprinkle with your choice of nuts, seeds, dried rose petals, or edible flowers to garnish.
  6. Set the Chocolate: Arrange all dipped dates on a parchment-lined plate and refrigerate for about 30 minutes or until the chocolate is completely set and firm.

Notes

  • This recipe is an easy way to create elegant, homemade confections ideal for festive gifts or special occasion treats.
  • Store finished dates in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days for best freshness, unless using fresh edible flowers as toppings, which should be consumed sooner.
  • You can experiment by mixing white and dark vegan chocolates to create unique visual patterns on your dates.
  • Ensure dates are fresh and pliable to avoid cracking when stuffing.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Keywords: cashew stuffed dates, vegan chocolate dates, holiday treats, healthy dessert, sugar-free chocolate, easy no bake dessert, elegant snacks

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