Description
Enjoy these Chocolate Date Caramel Cups, a delicious and healthy dessert featuring a creamy date caramel filling encased in rich chocolate. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the guilt!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
- 1/4 cup almond butter (or any nut butter of your choice)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey for non-vegan option)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (dairy-free if needed)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- Optional toppings: sea salt flakes, crushed nuts, or shredded coconut
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the pitted Medjool dates, almond butter, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt.
- Blend the mixture until it becomes smooth and creamy. Stop to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Taste the mixture; if you prefer it sweeter, add more maple syrup and blend again.
- Transfer the date caramel filling into a bowl and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil.
- Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth (about 1-2 minutes total).
- Let the melted chocolate cool slightly.
- Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Pour about 1 tablespoon of melted chocolate into the bottom of each liner, covering it.
- Tilt the muffin tin to coat the sides of the liners with chocolate.
- Freeze for 10-15 minutes until firm.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of date caramel filling into each chocolate-lined cup, smoothing it out.
- Top each cup with another tablespoon of melted chocolate, smoothing it out evenly.
- Optionally, sprinkle sea salt flakes, crushed nuts, or shredded coconut on top.
- Return to the freezer for another 15-20 minutes until completely set.
- Carefully peel away the cupcake liners to remove the cups.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freeze for longer storage. Thaw for a few minutes before enjoying.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the nut butter and toppings to your preference.
- Ensure the chocolate is fully melted to avoid clumping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes