Looking for romantic date-night desserts? You might be in the wrong spot! But if you’re here for delicious treats made with date fruits, you’re exactly where you need to be.
1.Sticky Toffee Bundt Cake
Don’t let the picture fool you–this isn’t a chocolate bundt cake! Instead, you’re looking at a sticky toffee bundt cake packed with dried dates.
It’s light and airy, super moist, and loaded with a rich, indulgent flavor that tastes like a mix of toffee, caramel, and chocolate. The best part?
There’s no actual chocolate or caramel in the mix–just pure, scrumptious taste in every bite. Trust us, this cake is a game-changer!
2.Magic Cookies Bars with Dates
Meet the ultimate treat for your taste buds! This scrumptious dessert bar is packed with a delicious mix of flavors and textures.
Imagine graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, vanilla, coconut, chocolate, dates, walnuts, and more all coming together in perfect harmony. Each bite is dense, chewy, and surprisingly hearty for a dessert bar.
It’s the kind of treat that’s as satisfying as it is tasty. Whether you’re in the mood for something sweet or just need a little pick-me-up, this dessert bar is sure to hit the spot.
It’s a must-try for anyone with a sweet tooth!
3.Raisin Date Bread Pudding
Imagine a bread pudding packed with sweet raisins and dates, served warm and topped with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
This treat is all about the golden, buttery crust–think rich, indulgent, and utterly irresistible. For crust lovers, this pudding is a dream come true, with a crust that makes up most of the dish.
It’s the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth with a deliciously comforting dessert.
4.Buckeye Balls
These buckeye balls are a real showstopper! Not only do they look amazing, but they taste even better.
With just four simple ingredients–Medjool dates, peanut butter, water, and chocolate chips–you can whip up 30 of these treats in just 30 minutes.
They’re a healthier option, gluten-free, and can easily be made vegan by using vegan chocolate chips. Perfect for a quick, delicious, and guilt-free snack!
5.Vanilla Date Ice Cream
Ready in just 30 minutes of prep time, this no-sugar-added vanilla date ice cream is a breeze to make.
With just five ingredients (or six if you’re feeling fancy with pistachios), it’s a sweet, creamy, and refreshingly light treat. The best part?
It’s ready to freeze in no time–just give it 4 hours in the freezer to set. Perfect for warm weather, this ice cream is a guilt-free delight you’ll want to make again and again!
6.Date Brownies
These thick, fudgy brownies are so delicious, you’ll never guess they’re free from chocolate and sugar. Perfect for everyone, they’re vegan, paleo, and gluten-free.
For an extra touch, try adding a pinch of sea salt or a drizzle of salted caramel to balance the sweetness.
7.Peanut Butter-Stuffed Dates
Medjool dates are a treat on their own, with a flavor that feels more like a sweet indulgence than a typical fruit.
They bring hints of honey, caramel, cinnamon, and even a touch of chocolate to the table. But here’s where things get even better–stuff them with creamy peanut butter and top them with whatever you love.
If you’re thinking this sounds irresistible, you’re absolutely right!
8.Salted Caramel Tahini Cups
These treats might look like Reese’s Cups at first glance, but they’re a whole different story.
Instead of chocolate and peanut butter, these cups are made with dates, tahini, coconut oil, and a touch of sea salt.
They have a slightly nutty flavor, but the star of the show is definitely the caramel taste. The sea salt adds just the right touch, taking these from ‘really good’ to ‘can’t-stop-eating’ delicious.
Once you try them, you’ll understand why they’re so addictive!
9.Maamoul Cookies
Maamoul cookies are a beloved treat across the Middle East. These soft, rounded cookies boast a rich, buttery flavor and are filled with a delightful mix of sweet and spicy dates.
A hint of rose water adds a lovely floral scent without overpowering the taste, making these cookies a delightful combination of flavors and aromas.
10.Date-Filled Sugar Cookies
These chewy sugar cookies are a delightful treat with a hidden surprise inside. Each cookie is soft, sweet, and perfectly textured, but the real magic lies in the generous filling.
Made with a blend of dates, sugar, water, lemon juice, and a touch of salt, the filling adds a rich and tangy flavor that complements the cookie beautifully.
While the cookies are sweet, they’re not overpoweringly so, and the filling-to-cookie ratio is impressively generous. It’s a classic cookie with an extra layer of flavor and fun!
11.Chocolate Hazelnut-Stuffed Dates
These bite-sized treats are pure heaven in every morsel. Stuff each date with a delicious mix of chocolate hazelnut almond butter and top it with a roasted hazelnut. But why stop there?
Dip each stuffed date in melted chocolate for an extra layer of indulgence. The combination of creamy almond butter, crunchy hazelnuts, and rich chocolate is absolute perfection.
12.Date and Nut Bars
These bars are the perfect blend of healthy and delicious, making them a guilt-free treat any time of day.
Made with just three simple ingredients–mixed nuts, Medjool dates, and butter or coconut oil–they’re packed with fiber, protein, and antioxidants to keep you going.
Sweet, crunchy, and satisfying, they’re your ideal mid-day pick-me-up or a quick on-the-go breakfast. A healthy dessert that tastes this good? It’s a win-win!
13.Date Pinwheel Cookies
These date pinwheel cookies are just the cutest! They offer a perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors, with a crunchy texture on the outside and a chewy bite from the dates.
And the best part? They’re super easy to make! Just chill them for about an hour, and the actual prep and bake time is just over 30 minutes.
14.Date Walnut Truffles
Who says treats can’t be healthy? These truffles are made with just Medjool dates, walnuts, a hint of vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt–ingredients that are actually good for you (except maybe the salt!).
These bite-sized treats are vegan-friendly and low in calories. Ready in just 10 minutes, they’re a quick, easy, and guilt-free way to satisfy your sweet tooth!
15.Raisin, Date, & Walnut Muffins
These muffins have a denser, crumblier texture than you might be used to, but trust us–when you serve them warm with a pat of butter, they’re absolutely irresistible! The best part?
They’re surprisingly easy to make. While the ingredients list is a bit longer, most of what you need are everyday pantry staples you probably already have on hand.
Plus, you can have a dozen fresh-baked muffins ready in under 40 minutes–talk about a quick treat!
Whether you’re looking for a sweet breakfast, a midday snack, or a dessert, these muffins hit the spot every time.
16.Pecan Pie Date Bars
These three-layer pecan pie date bars are a triple threat of flavor and texture. Starting with a simple crust, they’re topped with a layer of sweet, chewy goodness made with dates. The final touch?
A crunchy pecan layer that adds the perfect nutty bite. With the warmth of bourbon woven in, these bars are sweet, rich, and utterly irresistible.
Perfect for potlucks or as a sweet treat any time of day!
17.Chocolate Date Truffles
These truffles are a treat for your taste buds, packed with a mix of Medjool dates, nuts, cocoa powder, vanilla, sea salt, cocoa, sprinkles, flaked coconut, and almond meal.
Each bite is a perfect mix of fudgy, crunchy, sweet, and utterly delicious. They’re not just a delight to eat, but they also make thoughtful gifts for anyone with a sweet tooth.
Whether you’re sharing them or savoring them yourself, these truffles are a wonderful way to satisfy your cravings.
18.Snickers Stuffed Dates
These Snickers-stuffed dates are a delicious treat packed with flavor.
Made with Noor dates, creamy peanut butter, a touch of sea salt, and a chocolate drizzle crafted from coconut oil, cocoa powder, and maple syrup, there’s nothing not to love.
While they don’t taste exactly like a Snickers bar, they deliver that perfect blend of chocolate and peanut butter goodness. Plus, they’re paleo, vegan-friendly, and gluten-free, making them a guilt-free indulgence for everyone.
19.Date Squares
Step into nostalgia with these chewy, crumbly date squares that taste just like grandma used to make.
Ready in under an hour, these treats are a delightful mix of sweet and tangy, featuring old-fashioned oats, fresh dates, a touch of sugar, and a hint of lemon juice.
Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth the old-fashioned way!
20.Date Newton Bites
Meet these adorable Homemade Date Newtons, a tasty homemade twist on the classic Fig Newton. The outer layer is buttery and lighter than the traditional version, giving it a delicate touch.
Inside, you’ll find a unique vanilla-toffee flavor made with dates and vanilla. These bite-sized treats are a fun and delicious spin on a familiar favorite.
20 Best Date Desserts
Course: DessertsCuisine: MediterraneanDifficulty: Easy4
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kcalLooking for romantic date-night desserts? You might be in the wrong spot! But if you’re here for delicious treats made with date fruits, you’re exactly where you need to be.
Ingredients
Sticky Toffee Bundt Cake
Magic Cookies Bars with Dates
Raisin Date Bread Pudding
Buckeye Balls
Vanilla Date Ice Cream
Date Brownies
Peanut Butter-Stuffed Dates
Salted Caramel Tahini Cups
Maamoul Cookies
Date-Filled Sugar Cookies
Chocolate Hazelnut-Stuffed Dates
Date and Nut Bars
Date Pinwheel Cookies
Date Walnut Truffles
Raisin, Date, & Walnut Muffins
Pecan Pie Date Bars
Chocolate Date Truffles
Snickers Stuffed Dates
Date Squares
Date Newton Bites
Directions
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