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Chocolate date hearts topped with freeze dried raspberries on a white oval plate.

Chocolate Date Hearts

These adorable heart-shaped peanut butter stuffed chocolate dates are the perfect Valentine's Day treat!
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Author: Emily Wilson

Ingredients

  • 12 Medjool Dates
  • ¾ cup dark chocolate chips
  • 3 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon crushed freeze-dried raspberries
  • optional - chopped nuts or flaky sea salt

Instructions

  • Slice the dates and remove the pits. Tear the dates in half so you have two equal pieces. Press them together to form a heart.
    Halved dates pressed together to look like hearts on a cutting board.
  • Spread a little peanut butter onto the sticky side of the dates. Place the dates on a cutting board or baking sheet and freeze for 10 minutes.
    Halved dates pressed together in a heart shape being filled with peanut butter.
  • Meanwhile, heat the chocolate in the microwave in 30 second increments till melted. Stir to make sure there are no lumps.
    Melted chocolate chips in a glass bowl with a gold spoon.
  • Dip the dates into the chocolate and use a fork to remove them - shake them gently to remove excess chocolate.
    Heart shaped dates being dipped in melted chocolate.
  • Place the dates on a piece of parchment paper and sprinkle the freeze-dried raspberries or other toppings on them.
    Chocolate date hearts topped with freeze dried raspberries drying on a pieces of parchment paper.
  • Allow to cool and harden for 10 minutes. Keep in the refrigerator till serving.

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Notes

Storage - leftover chocolate covered dates should be stored in the refrigerator. Keep in an airtight container for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 263mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 37IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 0.4mg