Best 2 Dates Stuffed With Hazelnuts And Chocolate Recipes
Dates stuffed with hazelnuts and chocolate are a delectable and indulgent treat that combines the natural sweetness of dates with the nutty flavor of hazelnuts and the rich taste of chocolate. These confections are perfect for special occasions or as a sweet snack and can be easily prepared at home with just a few simple ingredients.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
DATES WITH HAZELNUTS
Medjool dates are nature's candy. They have a soft, creamy, slightly chewy texture and are filled with fiber, potassium, magnesium and other minerals. A pinch of flake salt enters as a background note, adding a lingering taste that rounds out the sweetness.
Provided by Angelas Heaven
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Take a date, make a vertical cut deep enough to remove the pit, but not so deep as to cut the date in half. Discard the pit.
- Stuff each date with two hazelnuts and dip it in melted chocolate.
- Roll each to cover completely and then lift out with a fork letting the excess chocolate drip off before placing on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle flake salt on top of each chocolate covered date when they are almost dry. If you sprinkle the salt too early when the chocolate is too wet the salt will become slightly brown.
- Store the stuffed dates in an airtight container in the fridge, but bring them to room temperature before serving to heighten the taste of the chocolate.
- Package them up in a pretty box and you have homemade gift that's sure to be remembered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.9, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 350.6, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 4.6, Protein 1.1
DATES STUFFED WITH HAZELNUTS AND CHOCOLATE
This recipe from chef Matthew Pope of Zelda's Sweet Shoppe in Skokie makes a perfect "new fruit" dish for the second night of Rosh Hashanah. Tradition calls for eating seasonal fruits during the Jewish new year. But, as the old commercial said, you don't have to be Jewish to love these. You will have extra hazelnut paste, if you have been able to resist eating it while you stuff the dates.
Provided by Chef Kate
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 30 stuffed dates
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- First, make the hazel nut paste by combining the 1 3/4 cup chopped hazelnuts, egg whites, confectioners' sugar and hazelnut liqueur (optional) in a food processor to form a paste (Mixture can be refrigerated, covered, up to 2 weeks).
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place hazelnuts on a baking sheet; toast in oven until lightly browned, 3-5 minutes, watching closely so they don't burn. Set aside to cool.
- Meanwhile, slice each date on one side to form a pocket; set aside.
- Mix 1/3 cup hazelnut paste and chocolate in a bowl; spoon the hazelnut/chocolate mixture into each date. Sprinkle chopped hazelnuts over the filling.
- Serve or refrigerate up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 3.9, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 9.6, Protein 1.8
Tips:
- To make the dates easier to stuff, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes before removing the pits.
- If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off to pipe the chocolate filling into the dates.
- If you don't have hazelnuts, you can use other nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, or pecans.
- For a more intense chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate.
- These dates can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
These dates stuffed with hazelnuts and chocolate are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or dessert. They're perfect for parties or potlucks, and they're also a great way to use up leftover dates. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a sweet and satisfying treat that everyone will love.
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