Stuffed Dates

Makes 20

Ingredients:

20 large dates
4 tbsp La Vida Vegan Hazelnut Spread

For the coating:

250 g dark chocolate
Finely chopped roasted hazelnuts

Method:

  1. Line a tray or baking sheet with baking paper.
  2. Cut the dates lengthways and remove the stones and any remaining stems.
  3. Spoon the La Vida Vegan Hazelnut Spread into a piping bag or a sturdy plastic bag and snip off a small corner.
  4. Fill each date with the hazelnut spread and gently press the dates slightly closed.
  5. If desired, place the filled dates in the freezer for 10–15 minutes to allow the filling to firm up slightly.
  6. Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water until smooth.
  7. Using a fork, dip the filled dates one at a time into the melted chocolate until completely coated.
  8. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off, then place the dates back onto the baking paper.
  9. Immediately sprinkle with the finely chopped roasted hazelnuts.
  10. Place the dates in the fridge for approximately 30 minutes, until the chocolate has completely set.
  11. Serve chilled or store in an airtight container in the fridge.