Homemade Date Caramel Chocolates

These home-made Date Caramel Chocolates are rich and decadent, but super easy to make and only require a few ingredients. Made with my home-made date caramel recipe, they only require a few ingredients and will keep in the freezer for up to two months (although I doubt they will last very long!). They are sweet and rich without any added refined sugars.

It all started when I was trying to find a way to satisfy my sweet tooth — and these chocolates were the perfect solution! They’re super easy to make, too, which makes them even more dangerous (in the best way). Plus, they’re perfect for sharing (or not—no judgment if you want to keep them all to yourself!).

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Easy to Make: With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you’ll have these delicious chocolates ready in no time!
• Healthy-ish Treats: These little treats are super comforting and totally hit the spot — the creamy date caramel and almond butter filling is so rich and dreamy, it’s the perfect thing to fix any sweet craving.
• Great for Meal Prep: These chocolates can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge, making them a convenient snack or dessert for the week.
• Customizable: Feel free to swap out the almond butter for your favorite nut or seed butter, and use different types of chocolate to suit your taste or dietary preferences!

Ingredients You’ll Need

You can find the precise measurement for each ingredient in the recipe card at the end of this post, but here’s a quick overview of what you’ll need:

• Date Caramel
• Almond Butter
• Dark Chocolate
• Flaky Sea Salt

Instructions

Here’s a simple, step-by-step guide with photos to help you create my Date Caramel Chocolates:

Step One: In a bowl, mix together the date caramel and almond butter until smooth. Press this mixture into the tray, about 1 cm thick.

Step Two: Pop the tray in the freezer for 20-30 minutes, or until the mixture is firm.

Step Three: Once set, cut the caramel into bite-sized squares and return them to the freezer while you melt the chocolate.

Step Four: Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 20-30 seconds until it’s completely smooth.

Step Five: Dip each frozen caramel square into the melted chocolate, making sure it’s fully coated.

Step Six: Place them on a parchment-lined tray and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Freeze again until the chocolate is set!

Substitutions & Variations

If you’re looking to mix things up or cater to specific dietary needs, here are some easy swaps and fun ideas:

• Ingredient Swaps: Not into almond butter? Swap it for peanut butter, cashew butter, or go nut-free with sunflower seed butter.
• Chocolate: If dark chocolate isn’t your thing, you can also try white or milk chocolate—there are plenty of delicious options out there!
• Add-Ins: Add a splash of vanilla, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or even a little espresso powder for a fun twist. You can also fold in some chopped nuts or dried fruits, the possibilities are endless!

Storage

Pop your Date Caramel Chocolates in an airtight container in the fridge — they’ll stay fresh for up to a week (if they last that long!). You can even wrap them in parchment paper for easy grab-and-go treats anytime!

Expert Tips

For super smooth chocolate, melt it in short bursts in the microwave, stirring in between. It keeps it from burning and makes the coating extra shiny and perfect!

FAQ

Serving Suggestions and More Recipes

Once you’ve got these delicious Date Caramel Chocolates ready to go, you might be wondering how to serve them or what to pair them with. They’re perfect on their own as a sweet treat, but if you want to take things up a notch, try serving them with a warm cup of tea or coffee — the combo is chef’s kiss.

And if you’re in the mood for more sweet treats, you’ve got to check out these recipes! You’ll be hooked on: Frozen Raspberry Bites, Date Truffles, Blueberry Yogurt Bites, and Gingerbread Pudding Dumplings. They’re all the perfect dessert to satisfy your cravings!

I hope you have as much fun making these Date Caramel Chocolates as I do. Don’t forget to share your creations with me — tag me on social media @glowdiaries___ or leave a comment to let me know how they turned out. I can’t wait to see them!