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Chocolate Covered Dates with Coconut

Soft Medjool dates stuffed with a creamy coconut filling, dipped in dark chocolate, and chilled until firm for an easy no-bake candy-style treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Setting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 15 dates
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: international
Calories: 188
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

Coconut Filling
  • 1 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut 90 g
  • ⅓ cup full-fat coconut milk 80 ml
Dates and Chocolate
  • 15 large Medjool dates pitted
  • 6.3 oz dark chocolate 180 g
Optional
  • Extra desiccated coconut for topping

Equipment

  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Spoon or silicone spatula
  • Small microwave-safe bowl
  • Fork or chocolate dipping tool
  • Parchment paper
  • Plate or small baking tray
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Kitchen scale
  • Microwave or double boiler
  • Airtight storage container

Method
 

  1. Add the desiccated coconut to a medium bowl.
  2. Add the coconut milk.
  3. Mix until moist and packable.
  4. Open each Medjool date along one side and remove the pit if necessary.
  5. Divide the coconut mixture between the 15 dates.
  6. Press the filling firmly into each date.
  7. If necessary, refrigerate the stuffed dates for about 10 minutes so they're easier to dip.
  8. Melt the dark chocolate gently until completely smooth.
  9. Dip each stuffed date into the chocolate.
  10. Turn until fully coated.
  11. Lift with a fork and allow excess chocolate to drip away.
  12. Place on parchment.
  13. Sprinkle with additional coconut while the chocolate is still wet, if desired.
  14. Refrigerate for approximately 15 minutes, until the coating is firm.
  15. Serve chilled or let stand briefly for a softer center.

Nutrition

Calories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.1gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 299mgFiber: 4gSugar: 19gCalcium: 14mgIron: 1.5mg

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Notes

  • Large Medjool dates are easiest to stuff.
  • Keep one side of each date intact.
  • Use finely shredded coconut.
  • Use the full tested 80 ml coconut milk before adjusting the filling.
  • Pack the coconut mixture firmly.
  • Chill briefly before dipping if needed.
  • Keep all chocolate-melting equipment dry.
  • Melt chocolate gently.
  • Don't automatically add coconut oil unless you've tested it.
  • Store chilled for the firmest coating.
  • Optional coconut topping is not included in the nutrition unless weighed.

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