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Ferrero Rocher Chocolate Dates

These Ferrero Rocher Chocolate Dates taste just like the candy but are a lot healthier and so easy to make! Medjool dates stuffed with a sweet, hazelnut and cottage cheese filling, dipped in chocolate, and then topped with even more hazelnuts. I love making a big batch of these around the holidays for parties or just a sweet treat at home, and my kids love helping me make them! Every bite is full of chocolatey hazelnut goodness.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 18 Dates
Calories 166kcal
Author Christine McMichael

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) container pitted Medjool dates about 18 dates
  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 Tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped hazelnuts

Filling

  • 1/3 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/3 cup hazelnut spread
  • 1/2 Tablespoon maple syrup optional
  • 18 hazelnuts one for each date, optional

Instructions

  • Blend the cottage cheese, hazelnut spread, and maple syrup together until completely smooth. Set in the fridge while you prep other ingredients.
  • Slice the dates lengthwise to open, then place them on a baking sheet lined with parchement paper.
  • Fill each date with the cottage cheese filling, add a hazelnut in the center (optional), and close. Repeat with all of the dates.
  • Place the dates in the freezer to set while you melt the chocolate.
  • Make sure that the hazelnuts are chopped and ready to go nearby!
  • Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave, stirring every 15 seconds, for a total of about 45 seconds until smooth.
  • Coat each date in chocolate and set back on the baking sheet, immediately topping with the chopped hazelnuts (since the chocolate will dry quickly).
  • Set in the freezer for about 10 minutes, then enjoy or store in an airtight container in the fridge!

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Notes

  • The filling is thick, so if it's tough to blend, you can always add in a little vanilla or a teaspoon of water at a time to thin it out. However, I recommend doing that as a last resort since you'll want it to be pretty thick in the dates.
  • If the dates are large enough, you can actually add in two hazelnuts in the center for extra crunch!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Date | Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 247mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg