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Pecan Pie Stuffed Dates

Stop looking for the perfect sweet treat because you've just found it. These Pecan Pie Stuffed Dates are absolutely delicious. Fresh Medjool dates are stuffed with a gooey salted date caramel with chopped toasted pecans, dipped in chocolate and then topped with a toasted pecan and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon. 
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Set time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Dessert, Sweets
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Lactose
Keyword: medjool dates, pecan pie, stuffed dates
Servings: 9 dates
Calories: 208kcal
Author: Sarah Bell

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 9 medjool dates
  • 9 pecans toasted
  • 100 grams dark chocolate
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Caramel filling

  • 6 medjool dates pitted
  • 1 tablespoon soy milk
  • 1 tablespoon cashew butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch sea salt flakes
  • 1 tablespoon pecans toasted, roughly chopped
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • Line a small baking tray with baking paper.
  • Start by making the date caramel. Add the pitted dates, soy milk, cashew butter, vanilla extract and pinch of salt to a high-powered blender or a jug if using an immersion blender. Blend on high until smooth. Add the roughly pecans and stir through.
  • Using a sharp knife, make a slice in the top of a date and remove the pit. Place the date onto the baking tray and repeat with the remaining dates. Use a teaspoon to spoon the date caramel into the centre of each date, placing them back onto the tray.
  • Next melt the chocolate by topping a saucepan half filled with water with a heat proof bowl. Bring to a medium heat. Break the chocolate up and add to the bowl. Stir as the chocolate melts. Once melted remove from the heat.
  • Place a date onto a spoon and use second spoon to drizzle more chocolate over the date until it's completely coated in dark chocolate. Place onto the baking paper lined tray. Repeat this process until all of the dates are coated in dark chocolate. Place a pecan onto the top of each date and dust each date with a little cinnamon.
  • Place the tray into the fridge and refrigerate until the chocolate has set (around one hour). Enjoy straight out of the fridge.

Notes

Nutrition facts are an estimate only. 

Storage

Store the dates in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 0.3mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 381mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 72IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg