Pistachio Matcha Stuffed Dates
These Pistachio Matcha Stuffed Dates are an easy no-bake dessert made with soft medjool dates, creamy pistachio butter, and coated in a matcha white chocolate shell. They're naturally sweet, vegan, dairy-free, and taste quite fancy for something that takes minutes to make!
Ingredients
- 8 medjool dates
- 8 tablespoons pistachio butter
- ½ cup vegan white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder
Instructions
- Prepare the dates: If your medjool dates still have the pit, make a shallow slice down the middle of each date, being careful not to slice all the way through, and remove the pit.
- Stuff the dates: Add the pistachio butter to the center each date.
- Freeze: Place the stuffed dates in the freezer for about 1 hour, or until the filling is firm.
- Melt the white chocolate: Melt the vegan white chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second increments. Once melted, stir in the matcha powder until it's a smooth consistency and no clumps remain.
- Coat the dates: Dip each stuffed date into the melted chocolate, coating fully. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios, crushed freeze dried strawberries, or shredded coconut. Place in the fridge until the chocolate sets. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use medjool dates: I've made stuffed dates with other date varieties before, and medjool dates win every time. They're softer, easier to fill, and have that caramel-like flavor and natural sweetness that makes these taste like dessert.
- Don't overfill the dates: I've learned the hard way... overstuffing the dates them harder to dip in chocolate. Leave a little room so they can close slightly around the filling.
- Chill before dipping: I always freeze stuffed dates before dipping them in chocolate. A firm center keeps the pistachio butter from oozing out, making it much less messy!
- Add a little coconut oil to the chocolate: I tested these both with and without coconut oil mixed into the melted chocolate. It works fine without the added oil, it's just harder to dip the dates. Adding just one teaspoon makes it easier to dip and gives you that glossy finish.
- Finish with flaky salt: A sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top balances the sweetness and makes all the flavors pop.
- Storage: Keep them in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage. They’re delicious straight from the fridge (or freezer) and taste like candy!
Serving: 1 stuffed date, Calories: 213kcal, Carbohydrates: 29g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 2mg, Sodium: 11mg, Potassium: 349mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 24g, Vitamin A: 102IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 54mg, Iron: 1mg
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