GIFTABLE STUFFED DATE “CHOCOLATE” BOX (STUFFED DATES 10 WAYS!)
on Mar 17, 2025, Updated Apr 20, 2025
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Stuffed dates are a fun snack or sweet treat to enjoy any time of day. They come together in a matter of minutes and make for a great homemade gift as well.
My husband Kyle and I have visited London for the past two years over Christmas. As much as we love checking out top restaurants, we absolutely love the Food Hall and Chocolate Room at Harrod’s!
During this visit, I picked up a few stuffed dates from the Chocolate Room — a salted caramel, pistachio cream, peanut butter stuffed date, and a dairy-free dark chocolate!
They were the absolute best finisher and got me thinking about all the varieties that I could make at home.
Stuffed dates are a quick and easy snack or dessert, and also a fun project to make with kids!
For Valentine’s Day, I gifted a box of 12 stuffed dates to friends as a cute homemade “chocolate” box.
Below, I’ve shared 10 of my all-time favorite stuffed date recipes, but I’d love to hear about your favorite flavor combos too! Let me know your favorite over on Instagram or comment on my London at Christmas Vlog. Enjoy!
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What To Stuff Dates With
The possibilities are endless with stuffed dates! When I was in London, we saw dozens upon dozens of different flavors! Here are some of my top-choice fillings for making the most delicious stuffed dates at home.
- Chocolate ganache (see recipe in Notes below)
- Freeze-dried strawberries
- Peanut butter
- Coconut butter
- Dairy-free vanilla frosting
- Pistachio butter
- Cashew butter
- Almond butter
- Chocolate hazelnut spread
As for the date itself, my favorite are @naturesanthem which I found at @central_market — they are so juicy! Definitely grab a box if you find them in your local grocery store!
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Using a sharp knife, carefully make a slit into the date lengthwise. Remove the pit and pull back the two sides of the date.
Using a spoon, spoon the filling into the date and smooth. Finish with toppings and drizzles of choice. Save for later or enjoy immediately!
Stuffed dates can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. They can also be frozen, although I prefer to eat them fresh.
To make these giftable, place each stuffed date in a mini muffin liner. Add to a cardboard bakery treat box. Tie with ribbon and gift away!
More Shareable Treats:
- Upside Down Gluten-Free Molten Lava Cake
- Mixed Berry Cobbler (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free)
- Healthier Protein Blueberry Muffins (Refined Sugar-Free, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free)
- Gluten-Free Ice Cream Sandwiches (Refined Sugar-Free & Dairy-Free)
- Gluten-Free Zucchini Bread
GIFTABLE STUFFED DATE “CHOCOLATE” BOX (STUFFED DATES 10 WAYS!)
Ingredients
- Dates
- Stuffing ingredients (see below)
Instructions
Salted Chocolate Ganache
- Fill the date with chocolate ganache (see Notes below) and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
Chocolate Strawberry
- Fill the date with chocolate ganache (see Notes below)and top with freeze-dried strawberries.
Snickers
- Fill the date with peanut butter, top with chopped peanuts and flaky sea salt. Drizzle with melted chocolate.
Almond Joy
- Fill the date with one part of coconut butter mixed with 1 part shaved coconut. Top with one almond and drizzle with melted chocolate.
Funfetti
- Fill the date with dairy-free vanilla frosting mixed with dye-free sprinkles.
Pistachio Cream
- Fill the date with pistachio butter and top with chopped pistachios.
Cashew Crunch
- Fill the date with cashew butter and toasted quinoa.
Salted Honey Almond
- Fill the date with almond butter. Drizzle with honey and top with flaky sea salt.
Chocolate Hazelnut
- Fill the date with chocolate hazelnut spread and top with chopped hazelnuts.
Mint Chocolate Chip
- Fill the date with chocolate ganache (see Notes below) and add a tiny bit of peppermint extract to taste. Top with a mint leaf and cacao nibs.
Notes
- 1/2 cup of dark chocolate, broken into chunks
- 1/4 cup coconut cream (from the top of a can of coconut milk)
