Can I use other varieties of date because Medjool?

Medjool dates work best for stuffing in my opinion due to their size, flavor, and moistness.

Are stuffed Medjool dates healthy?

Since they are a fruit and therefore naturally sweet, they are much healthier than other desserts sweetened only with refined sugar. Plus they offer lots of fiber and micronutrients you won't find in most other sweet treats!

How do you pit Medjool dates for stuffing?"

If you aren't buying your dates already pitted, the best way to pit them for stuffing is by cutting a slit lengthwise down one side of the medjool date, gently opening, and popping the pit out. You want the ends to stay connected with just a slit in one side kind of creating a little bowl shape for adding the fillings. See the video for demonstration!

Can stuffed Medjool dates be made ahead of time?

Absolutely, they last really well in the fridge and don't lose any deliciousness so definitely can be made ahead of time or meal prepped.

Stuffed Medjool Dates with Raspberry Cheesecake Filling (dairy-free)

Description

These stuffed Medjool dates are filled with creamy dairy-free cheesecake, granola crust crumbles, and tangy freeze-dried raspberries — all dipped in dark chocolate. An easy no-bake treat ready in 30 minutes!

Ingredients

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Crust crumbs:

1 cup (110g) granola
2 tbsp (25g) coconut oil, melted

Raspberry cheesecake filling:

4oz dairy-free cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup (30g) powdered sugar (or vanilla protein powder)
1/2 cup (120g) coconut cream (chilled 24 hours)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup freeze dried raspberries

To assemble:

12 pitted medjool dates
8oz dark chocolate chips
1 tbsp coconut oil
Optional: sprinkles to decorate

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Instructions

Arrange the medjool dates on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper split open lengthwise.
Combine the granola and coconut oil in a food processor. Blend to a wet sand consistency. Spoon a small amount of the crust crumbs into each.
Scoop out just the solid part from the chilled can of coconut cream. Use a hand mixer to beat together everything except the raspberries for the cheesecake filling. Use a piping bag to fill each date with the cheesecake mixture.
Briefly blend or crush the freeze dried raspberries to coarse crumbs. Spoon into each date on top of the cheesecake mixture.
Squeeze each medjool date semi shut, and refrigerate overnight (at least 4 hours).
Melt the chocolate with the coconut oil. Use a fork to dip each stuffed date in the melted chocolate. Place back on the lined pan, top with sprinkles, and refrigerate until the chocolate is set.

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