Strawberry Coconut Cream Stuffed Dates Dipped in Chocolate 

Satisfy your sweet cravings with these Strawberry Coconut Cream Stuffed Dates Dipped in Chocolate. These vegan treats combine the richness of coconut and the sweetness of strawberries, all dipped in indulgent chocolate.

Why You Will Love These Strawberry Coconut Cream Stuffed Dates

They are delicious. Quite honestly one of my most favorite desserts, these stuffed dates are better than any sweet treat you would find at grocery stores. It’s tastier than some of your favorite candy bars, no doubt. 

They are healthy. Only made with simple ingredients, this healthy dessert will satisfy your sweet tooth without costing you your health. This is the perfect sweet treat that your whole family will love.

They are a meal prep staple. These chocolate-covered dates really hit the spot mid-day for me. It’s all about having a healthy, grab-and-go sweet treat ready in the fridge all week. 

They are easy to make. You can whip together this no bake dessert recipe in no time. They are worth the time to make, as they will last you up to two weeks in the fridge.

If you want to skip the strawberries, you’ve got to try my popular and more simple date recipe. These Coconut Cream Stuffed Dates Dipped in Chocolate just hit the spot!

Ingredient List

Dates-I like to purchase them in organic varieties with the pits already removed. Otherwise, you will need to remove the pits by hand before stuffing them. Medjool dates work best for this recipe. Make sure they are soft by leaving them on the counter for a few hours or overnight.

Coconut-Look for finely shredded and unsweetened brands for this recipe. The finer, the better. This will be the base of the coconut cream mixture. 

Coconut flour-You could definitely use another type of flour such as almond flour, however, the coconut flour really makes the flavor stand out. I highly recommend using coconut flour. 

Plant-based milk-I like to use coconut milk but go ahead and use whatever you have on hand. Almond milk, oat milk, or cashew milk are all great choices, too. 

Maple syrup-While the dates are already naturally sweet, the coconut filling needs a touch of sweetness so that’s where maple syrup comes in. Do not use pancake syrup, but rather pure maple syrup.

Strawberry jam-This will help the strawberry flavor stand out. You’ll only need a small amount. In fact, you could skip this ingredient if you needed to. I enjoy the flavor it brings to these stuffed dates.

Freeze-dried strawberries-Grab a bag of freeze-dried strawberries and mash them until they are finely broken up. You’ll mix this into the coconut mixture to give it the full-blown strawberry vibe.

Vanilla-This ingredient ties all of the flavors together nicely. Use a high-quality vanilla extract.

Chocolate chips-I like to use a dairy-free, sugar-free brand like Lily’s Chocolate chips. This ingredient is used to dip the dates into and if you ask me, it’s the best part!

Coconut oil-Add a little bit of this oil to the chocolate to give it a glossy look. it will also help the chocolate harden up nicely.

Instructions

Step one-Transfer the dried strawberries to a plastic ziplock sandwich bag and place it flat on a cutting board. Use the bottom of a cup to carefully smash them into smaller and finer pieces.

Step two-Gently remove the pits by slicing down the middle, lengthwise, of the top of the dates. Gently open the top apart and remove the pit. Leave the bottom intact so the coconut stays put. If the pits are already removed, still slice the tops and open the dates so they are ready to get stuffed.

Step three-Grab a medium bowl. Add the shredded coconut, coconut flour, plant-based milk, maple syrup, strawberry jelly, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix it with a spatula until everything is fully combined. Fold in the remaining freeze-dried strawberries.

Step four-Grab a small spoon, grab about 1 tablespoon of coconut mixture, and place it into the center of a date. Using the back of your spoon or your finger, press down to pack the cream into the date so it is not crumbly. Place the dates on parchment paper. Place them in the freezer for 30 minutes to harden.

Step five-Use a double boiler to melt the chocolate. Place about 2 inches of water into the bottom of a small saucepan. Place a small glass bowl on top of the saucepan. It must be big enough to stay on the top and not sink down and touch the water.

Turn the heat to high, place the chocolate chips and coconut oil in the bowl, and allow the water to come to a simmer. 

Once simmering, remove the pan from the heat. Stir frequently until the chocolate is completely melted. Do not overheat. You will know this when the chocolate starts to harden again. Once this happens, unfortunately, you will have to start over again.

Step six-Gently place the date, face down, into the bowl of melted chocolate. Using two forks, cover the entire date with chocolate. Slide the date, face up, onto one fork, and allow the excess chocolate to drip off. Transfer the date to parchment paper and gently slide it off using the other fork.

Step seven-For the final step, sprinkle crushed freeze-dried strawberries on top of each date. Place the dates in the fridge for about 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden.

How to Store Stuffed Dates

Place the hardened dates into an air-tight container and in the fridge for up to two weeks. 

Tips + Modifications 

​These dates need to be kept in the fridge until you are ready to eat. They will melt easily and should not be left out to come to room temperature. 

If you want less chocolate, carefully place the melted chocolate into a ziplock sandwich bag. Snip the corner of the bag and drizzle the chocolate over each date.

Other Vegan Date and Coconut Recipes to Try

Coconut Cream Stuffed Dates Dipped in Chocolate

Vegan Fudgy Brownies with Toasted Coconut Caramel Frosting

Healthy Vegan Copycat Girl Scout Caramel Delites

Enjoy!

XOXO

Michelle