Chocolate Peanut Butter Dates (Printable)

Medjool dates stuffed with peanut butter, dipped in dark chocolate, and lightly salted for a sweet treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dates

01 - 12 large Medjool dates, pitted

→ Filling

02 - 6 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

→ Coating

03 - 5 ounces dark chocolate (minimum 60% cocoa), chopped
04 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional)

→ Topping

05 - Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

# How-To Steps:

01 - Slice each Medjool date lengthwise on one side and remove the pit, keeping the date intact.
02 - Fill each date with approximately 1/2 tablespoon of peanut butter and gently press to close.
03 - Melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil (if using) in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
04 - Dip each stuffed date into the melted chocolate using a fork, ensuring even coating and allowing excess to drip off.
05 - Place coated dates on a parchment-lined tray and sprinkle with flaky sea salt while chocolate is still wet.
06 - Refrigerate the dates for at least 10 minutes until the chocolate is firm. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • No baking required, just five minutes of assembly and a quick chill in the fridge.
  • The contrast of chewy dates, creamy peanut butter, and crisp chocolate feels like you're eating something far more complicated than it is.
  • They're naturally sweetened and come together so fast that you can make them on a whim without any real commitment.
02 -
  • If your chocolate cracks or looks dull after setting, it means it got too hot or too cold too quickly; next time, make sure your melting bowl isn't touching the water if using a double boiler, or let dates come to room temperature before dipping if they came straight from the fridge.
  • The salt makes all the difference—don't skip it or try to add it after the chocolate sets, because it won't adhere and the whole flavor balance changes without that salty-sweet contrast.
03 -
  • If your peanut butter is too thick to work with, microwave the jar for 10 seconds to soften it just enough to spread without thinning it out completely.
  • Temper your chocolate by letting it cool for a minute or two after melting, then dipping; this helps it set with a gorgeous matte finish instead of looking streaky or dull.
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