DATES STUFFED WITH HAZELNUTS AND CHOCOLATE

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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

1/3 cup hazelnuts, finely chopped
1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
30 dates, fresh
1 3/4 cups chopped hazelnuts
2 egg whites
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon hazelnut-flavored liqueur (optional)

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

Umer Jani
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These sound like the perfect healthy snack. I'm going to give them a try this weekend.


R- Series
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I can't wait to try these! They look delicious.


Kamrudeen Islamiyyah
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These are a great way to get your kids to eat their fruit.


Makai Cheeks
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I'm definitely going to be making these again and again.


Haris Hafeez
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These are the perfect snack to take on a hike or road trip.


SharJeeL Nazir
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I loved these treats! The dates and hazelnuts were the perfect combination.


FreeBubbles0
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These are a great alternative to candy or other unhealthy snacks.


Ellis Habadah
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I'm always looking for new and interesting ways to eat dates and this recipe fit the bill perfectly.


Kyobe Anthony
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These date treats are a great way to use up leftover dates.


Usman Gondal
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These are a great make-ahead snack. I made a batch on Sunday and they were still fresh and delicious on Wednesday.


Bridget Paulinus
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I love that these treats are made with all-natural ingredients.


Uzzal Sikder
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These are the perfect sweet treat to satisfy your chocolate craving without feeling guilty.


Bishop Godson
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I added a sprinkle of sea salt to the chocolate before it set and it really took these treats to the next level.


Achai Kwek
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These are so easy to make and they're a great healthy snack.


Irtaza Mughal
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I'm not a big fan of dates, but I loved these! The chocolate and hazelnuts really balance out the sweetness of the dates.


Magarni Maya
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I made these for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and they disappeared quickly.


CMN __________
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These date treats were an absolute delight! The combination of sweet dates, crunchy hazelnuts, and rich chocolate was heavenly. They were easy to make and looked very impressive when served.


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