2-Ingredient No-Bake Chocolate Fudge (made with dates!)
We’re having a date night…making fudge with just two ingredients; chocolate and dates. It’s a soak, melt and blend situation.
Ingredients
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted (about 6 ounces or ~12 large dates)*
- Optional add-ins to stir in or sprinkle on top:
• Flaky sea salt
• Chopped walnuts or pecans (or any favorite nut)
• Shredded coconut
• Mini chocolate chips.
Instructions
- Prep the pan: Line an ~8×4-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal. Set aside.
- Soak the dates: Place dates in a heat-safe bowl and pour 2 cups boiling water over them, making sure they’re fully submerged. Let soak for 15 minutes to soften them up.
- Blend the dates: Using a slotted spoon or tongs, transfer softened dates to a blender. Add ¾ cup of the reserved soaking water. Blend until completely smooth. It’s very thick—so stop and scrape down the sides a few times, then keep blending until it becomes a smooth paste. If you notice any hard bits (sometimes tiny pit remnants happen), remove them.
- Melt the chocolate: Place chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each round, until melted and velvety smooth (about 1½–2 minutes total). You can also melt the chocolate using a double-boiler method.
- Combine and set: Add the date purée to the melted chocolate and stir until fully combined and smooth. Pour into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula or the back of a spoon. Sprinkle with optional flaky sea salt if using (highly recommended!) and add any other extras you'd like.
- Chill + slice: Freeze for 1–2 hours, until firm. Lift out using the overhung parchment, then slice into 18 pieces (3 rows lengthwise × 6 across).
Notes
• Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 1 month. (Let frozen pieces sit out for a few minutes before enjoying.)
• Make it gluten-free: This recipe is naturally gluten-free, but always double-check labels to avoid cross-contact.
• Make it vegan: Use dairy-free chocolate chips. Fun variations: • Nutty crunch: Stir in chopped walnuts or pecans.
• Lower-sugar option: Use sugar-free chocolate chips.
• Toasty vibe: Add shredded coconut on top.
• Extra chocolate chips: Fold in mini chocolate chips right before pouring into the pan or sprinkle some on top for a fun finish!
Nutrition Information per serving
Serving Size: 1 pieceCalories: 120Carbohydrates: 19gProtein: 1gTotal Fat: 6g— Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g— Saturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgFiber: 2gTotal Sugar: 16g— Natural Sugar: 10g— Added Sugar: 6g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.