datespruneshazelnut
No-Sugar-Added Dark Chocolate Candies
A blended date and prune mixture is shaped around whole hazelnuts, dipped in dark chocolate and chilled until firm.
From YouTube · Feb 2, 2026
A blended date and prune mixture is shaped around whole hazelnuts, dipped in dark chocolate and chilled until firm.
15 min
Cook time
16 candies
Yield
Ingredients
9 ingredients- 250 g dates (pitted)
- 50 g prunes (pitted)
- 50 g cocoa powder (about 5 tbsp)
- Pinch of salt
- 70 g butter, melted
- 60 g hot water
- 60 g hazelnuts
- 100 g dark chocolate
- 20 g vegetable oil
Method
11 steps- Remove the pits from the dates and prunes if necessary.
- Add the dates, prunes, cocoa powder and salt to a blender or food processor.
- Pour in the melted butter and hot water.
- Blend until the mixture is smooth and holds together.
- Chill or freeze the mixture for 10–15 minutes if it is too soft to shape.
- Roll the mixture into 16 balls, placing one whole hazelnut inside each.
- Melt the dark chocolate in short microwave intervals.
- Stir the vegetable oil and the remaining chopped hazelnuts into the melted chocolate.
- Dip each candy into the chocolate coating.
- Place the coated candies on parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes, or until completely set.
Recipe notes
Helpful tips
- Blend the fruit mixture until smooth enough to shape.
- Chill the mixture if it becomes too soft or sticky to roll.
- Melt the chocolate in short intervals to avoid scorching it.
- Refrigerate the coated candies until completely set.
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
- Mixing bowl
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Baking tray or plate
- Parchment paper
- Refrigerator
Storage
Store the candies in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Save recipes like this from any YouTube video
Create beautiful, printable recipe cards with ChefScribe.
Get 6 free recipes every month.
