Pecan Pie Stuffed Dates

Pecan pie, or chocolate pecan pie? That’s the big question. If you’re not sure what the difference is, chocolate pecan pie is basically the classic, but with chocolate. And you know me…if there’s chocolate involved, I’m all in.

These stuffed dates take all that chocolate-pecan yumminess and tuck it into soft and juicy dates. We’re talking a creamy 2-ingredient chocolate ganache, crunchy pecans, vegan whipped cream, and a little shaved chocolate on top to really seal the “mini pie” look.

With only 5 ingredients, they’re soft, chewy, chocolatey, and taste like bite-sized chocolate pecan pie (like, yes??). They’re adorable as individual Thanksgiving desserts, and the best part? They come together in less than 15 minutes.

If you love stuffed dates as much as I do, you have to try some of my other fun variations like Snickers Stuffed Dates, Pistachio Stuffed Dates, Cookie Dough Stuffed Dates, and Samoas Stuffed Dates.

Ingredients You’ll Need

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• Medjool Dates: Soft, chewy, naturally sweet, and perfect for stuffing! Make sure to use medjool dates as opposed to other varieties of dates for the best flavor and texture.
• Pecans: The star of the show! We’re going to toast them quickly to bring out their nutty flavor. Save some whole pecans for a garnish.
• Vegan Chocolate Chips: Melts into a rich ganache. I use dairy-free chocolate chips to keep this recipe vegan. Save a little extra to shave on top!
• Non-Dairy Milk: To make the silky smooth chocolate ganache. Any plant milk will work: oat, soy, almond, etc.
• Non-Dairy Whipped Cream: A dollop of vegan whipped cream gives it that classic pie finish. I use a dairy-free coconut whipped cream.

How to Make Pecan Pie Stuffed Dates

1. Toast the pecans: Add the chopped pecans to a pan and toast over medium heat until fragrant, about 3–4 minutes, tossing frequently.
2. Make the ganache: Add the chocolate chips and non-dairy milk to a bowl and microwave in 20–30 second bursts, stirring each time, until smooth. Stir in the chopped toasted pecans.
3. Prep the dates: If your dates still have pits in them, make a shallow slice down the middle of each date (be careful not to slice all the way through) and remove the pit. Then, gently open each date to make space for the filling.
4. Fill the dates: Spoon the chocolate-pecan ganache into each date. Garnish with a dollop of vegan whipped cream, a whole pecan, and shaved chocolate.
5. Serve: Enjoy right away, or chill for about 20-25 minutes so the ganache sets.

If you love pecan pie (specifically chocolate pecan pie,) you’re going to love these pecan pie stuffed dates! Serve them on a holiday dessert board, bring them to a Friendsgiving, or make a batch just for yourself (you deserve it). Hope you love them!