43+ Desserts with Dates (Recipes) (2024)

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Enjoy these naturally sweet and nutritious date nut ladoos made from fresh Medjool dates. Indian cuisine features a variety of ladoo recipes created with various ingredients and cooking methods.

This recipe combines dates, crunchy nuts and seeds, and scented cardamom into a sticky paste that is then shaped into balls. Whether they're a healthy snack or a festival delicacy, these 15-minute ladoos are a nutritious and delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Topping sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream turns this British classic into an all-around American dessert recipe. Scrumptious, delightfully spongy cake doused in delectable sticky toffee sauce and topped with whipped cream never fails to impress

It’s delicious, well balanced and not too sweet. Celebrate the joys of summer with family and friends.

Sheer Khorma (or Sheer Khurma) is a special Indian dish prepared during Eid festival. This dessert has the rich flavor of dates and spices in creamy sweet milk

Ultra thin vermicelli absorbs all these wonderful flavors while still remaining soupy and it tends to thicken when it cools. Enjoy this creamy and indulgent dessert that’s perfect for celebrations.

These decadent brownies are so good, you’ll never even know they’re vegan. They’re easy to make with minimal wholesome ingredients.

Thick, fudgy, and can be topped with an easy vegan ganache made from good quality dark chocolate and coconut milk or homemade gianduja. I like to add a little bit of sea salt into these brownies to bring out more chocolatey goodness.

Date squares are the treats you’ll devour in a flash. They're so easy to make, and a great lunchbox option.

These chewy oat bars are made with sweet dates and enhanced by warm cinnamon and sweet floral vanilla. You'll love this nut-free date recipe with an amazing texture and flavor.

Always craving something sweet? Make these healthy chocolate date squares for a quick fix at the ready. This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, naturally sweetened, and full of whole ingredients.

It’s the perfect way to satisfy your cravings while still maintaining a healthy diet. Dates provide sweetness while working as a binder in this sweet treat. It's easy to make, chocolaty, nutritious and oh-so-delicious!

Give this unique dessert with date recipe a try. This is an award winning and delicious recipe for sticky toffee porridge.

Still haven't convinced you yet? Dates and oatmeal go so well in this ingenious creation of candied oats, whiskey spiked toffee sauce and Scottish cream.

Dive into true deliciousness with this date dessert.

Are there any truly delicious, nutritious yet guilt-free desserts out there? The answer is yes, and it's this pudding-like treat made with dates, avocado, and cocoa powder.

Make this smooth and creamy chocolate avocado mousse for a healthy yet satisfying dessert. It’s vegan too, but you'd never have guessed it!

Looking for the perfect way to use up those dates that have been hanging around in your pantry for a while now? If you're not a fan of munching on this pseudo-raisin fruit, give this date syrup recipe a try.

The flavor will have you drizzling or pouring it over anything and everything, I guarantee. Why use date syrup instead of other liquid sweeteners you say? Well dates are very VERY nutritious.

They’re high in potassium, magnesium, copper, manganese, iron, vitamin B6 and so much more. So if you wana indulge but still be good to yourself, this recipe is legit.

Dates don't get the attention that they deserve - so bake them into luscious treats. These matrimonial bars are the perfect way to showcase them!

One bite of these streusel topped date bars will make your heart sing with gladness. Between the buttery crumb topping and crust and that sweet and luscious date filling, it’s a delicious indulgence that's sure to boost your mood.

A traditional Indian dessert made with date sugar, spices and nuts then flavored with apples. This 4-ingredient dessert is a healthy treat for any time of day.

It’s like eating pie sans the pie crust for all the pie filling fiends out there. Rich and sweet, you can also top this dessert with vanilla ice cream for an over the top indulgent date dessert.

Peanut butter chocolate lovers gather round! Our favorite flavor combination combines to create this delectable chocolate peanut butter chia pudding.

This thick and nutritious pudding is high in protein, good fats, and micronutrients, and is naturally sweetened with dates. You won’t just be eating this healthy vegan date treat for breakfast because it’s so good as a dessert too.

These scrumptious no-bake pumpkin bars taste like fudgy brownies with a dash of pumpkin spice. They’re moist, soft and chewy bars with a rich chocolaty flavor.

Topped with a silky smooth frosting, it’s a decadent yet nutrient-dense date square. Plus, they’re naturally vegan and gluten-free making it a healthy and delicious treat all day.

If you’re looking for a chewy, crumbly dessert that’ll have you feeling nostalgic for recipes from home, try making these delectable date squares. Also known as the Canadian matrimonial cake, date squares have the perfect "marriage" of flavors.

Delicious, creamy and not too sweet date filling that’s nestled in between a sweet salty crumble base and topping. These come together in less than an hour - perfect for dessert.

Dates star in this delightfully smooth date and tahini ice cream recipe. It's a fantastic recipe with a delightful sweet and salty flavor combination!

This creamy ice cream is sweetened with dates only and then combined with the nutty, savory flavor of tahini. Gluten free and refined sugar free, you'll be making this date dessert recipe over and over again.

Savor frozen chocolate minty deliciousness in every bite of this vegan grasshopper pie. Like a thin mint cookie in frozen pie form, the recipe channels the flavors of the beloved classic co*cktail with the same name.

Absolutely no grasshoppers were harmed in making this decadent dessert with dates, either. Cut into squares for snack size indulging, this incredibly easy no-bake dessert is packed with superfoods, bringing you loads of nutrition while satisfying cravings.

These healthy peanut butter banana popsicles are made with whole food sugar substitutes, making it a healthy and delicious summertime dessert. Made with creamy peanut butter, ripe bananas and sweet dates, the flavor is on point.

It’s coated in dark chocolate for a nice hard crunch. The dark chocolate adds a great contrast to the sweet fruit, or you may also use raw chocolate and then sprinkle with cacao nibs for a healthier treat.

These creamy nice cream popsicles are completely dairy-free. Make them ahead of time, freeze, and serve anytime you want.

Coffee lovers rejoice! These creamy coffee popsicles are made from whole, plant-based ingredients for a tasty, dessert and pick-me-up in one.

Made with coffee, cashews, and Medjool dates, these coffee popsicles are going to be a tasty break to look forward to each afternoon. Creamy, sweet and easy to make, these frozen sweets with dates are perfect on a hot summer day.

Looking for an indulgent and luxurious dessert option? Try this vegan chocolate mousse tart with a raspberry layer made with less than 10 ingredients.

Use a vegan dark chocolate or keto chocolates for this elegant dessert that tastes like a classic French silk pie.

Delicious vegan no-bake fruit tarts made with plant-based ingredients for a healthy and indulgent dessert. Featuring a buttery shortbread crust, luscious custard filling, and lots of vibrant fresh fruit that’s so easy to make.

All ingredients are guaranteed natural, vegan, and gluten free from a date and almond crust to the coconut cream filling. The entire recipe makes for the perfect wholesome and toothsome treat to keep you going throughout the day.

Bourbon pecan pie is a classic pecan pie with a vegan twist. Dates serve as both sweetener and egg replacer in the sweet and rich filling made with just 8 ingredients.

No eggs, dairy, or corn syrup here but with a generous splash of bourbon to add bright festive flavors! Loaded with pecans and warm spices, it's the perfect holiday dessert.

​​Thinking of a fancy dessert to impress your guests? This brown butter pecan pie is going to be the star of your table. Dates sing beautifully when steeped in espresso and sprinkled across a pie dough filled with toasted pecans and delicious brown butter pie filling.

It’s definitely the version of the classic pie. When you serve this beautiful and luscious pie, you'll want to have lots of whipped cream on hand!

This apple date pie is a unique take on the traditional apple pie. Spiced apples combine with the caramel flavors of dates and brown sugar is such a delicious spin on the classic.

That combination of apples and dates makes the pie filling so mouth watering already but couple that with a buttery and flaky pie crust. Then you bake it until golden and bubbling. Ahhhh, it's the most perfect holiday pie!

If you're into healthier, whole foods and using minimally processed ingredients in your recipes, this pecan cream pie is the recipe of your dreams. Naturally sweetened with dates and the egg is replaced by applesauce, making this 9-ingredient pie recipe vegan, dairy free, and gluten free.

It's lip-smackingly good. You and your guests will definitely be having seconds.

Without a doubt my favorite dessert from this date dessert roundup is this healthy key lime pie. This pie is a smooth, creamy, and refreshing dessert!

Using just a handful of whole food ingredients, the no-bake pie filling boasts the ideal combination of sweetness and acidity owing to key lime juice, honey, and dates. Plus it’s gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, eggless, Paleo and made without condensed milk.

These chocolate bourbon truffles are the perfect little treats and make excellent gifts. Rich caramel and deep chocolate flavors are the perfect combination for a deliciously chewy truffle that will spark all the nostalgia.

From a caramel like center and a rich chocolate coating to the perfect melt in your mouth, chewy bite. Best of all, this no-bake dessert comes with a truly easy-to-follow recipe and a simple ingredient list!

Dust the truffles with cocoa powder, powdered sugar, or even coat in melted chocolate!

Make this 2-ingredient fudge recipe for a decadent and satisfying treat. Creamy medjool dates and dark chocolate come together for the perfect melt-in-your-mouth fudge flavor and consistency!

This 2-ingredient fudge isn't just a treat for your taste buds, it also packs in nutritious benefits from dates and dark chocolates giving this vegan fudge a wholesome twist. Sweet, dense, and rich, you’ll love how satisfying this dessert is.
If you don’t have dark chocolate on hand or prefer a different type, feel free to substitute chocolate according to your liking.

These chocolate peanut butter balls are an indulgent little snack with healthy ingredients and no added sugar! These bite-sized treats come together with just 7 ingredients and in under 20 minutes of hands-on time.

You'll love the peanut butter and coconut flavor, chocolate shell using any type of chocolate, and the soft and chewy filling. Dates add a nutritious sweetness to the recipe, making them a healthy and satisfying treat to power you throughout the day.

Medjool dates taste excellent on their own but with a chocolate case and almond butter stuffing, we’ve got ourselves a dessert for the highest heavens. The fruity sweetness of dates boasting of honey, caramel, cinnamon are accentuated by melted chocolate chips and creamy almond butter.

Enjoyed as a dessert or snack, you can eat these stuffed dates guilt-free because they contain natural ingredients and no refined sugars. Naturally vegan and gluten-free, they’re nourishing as they are delightful.

Healthier homemade twix bars are healthier than any store bought candy. They're naturally sweetened with dates instead of refined sugar or other highly processed sweeteners.

With a crunchy biscuit base, layer of delicious, gooey caramel and luscious dark chocolate topping, these desserts with dates are sweet, creamy and super satisfying. Plus, they're made with good-for-you ingredients, so what's not to love?

Here’s another healthy candy bar you can make with sweet dates. Healthy homemade date snickers bars take roughly 30 minutes to prepare and require only a few simple yet nutritious ingredients that you have lying around in your pantry.

This is a no-bake dessert that doesn't require any special tools or techniques. It’s deliciously sweetened with medjool dates coated in dark chocolate for simple homemade candy bar vibes.

Don't scoff at this fruitcake recipe - it's made our date dessert roundup for a reason. These individual cakes use fresh apples and are loaded with dried fruit and nuts.

The simple spice cake batter pairs extremely well with cream cheese frosting. All in all the individual fruit cake is moist and dense and the frosting takes it to the next level. It’s a fruitcake recipe everyone will truly love!

Looking for a reliable way to use up your dates? Sticky date pudding recipe has got you covered. This sticky toffee pudding, or sticky date pudding consists of a dark, dense sponge cake made with chopped dates and is topped with a sweet toffee sauce.

This classic British dessert features a super moist cake made with brown sugar and infused with the warm flavor of dates. It has a rich toffee sauce on top for the ultimate rich and satisfying dessert!

Make this gluten-free yule log cake with date paste and chopped red and green maraschino cherries for the holidays. This festive delicacy features a mascarpone cream coating and a topping of sliced cherries, dates, and pistachios.

The flourless cake relies on a mix of gluten-free flours. It's then topped with more chopped Medjools, cherries and pistachios to bring it to that next-level yumminess.

This version of the buche de Noel (a French Christmas cake) is a delicious and decadent way to celebrate with family and friends, without the gluten.

Don't shy away from these fruitcake cookies. The only semblance they have with an actual fruitcake are dried fruits and cinnamon spice.

Fruitcake cookies are a festive holiday treat and fun baking activity for kids. These cookies feature candied cherries and pineapple, sweet dates, and a touch of warm cinnamon spice.

Are you a chocolate and peanut butter fan? Try these chocolate tahini cookies for a healthier alternative to traditional ones.

These flourless tahini chocolate cookies are vegan, gluten free, and sweetened with dates. They're lightly sweet, tender, chewy, and full of chocolate flavor, with a delightful extra dark chocolate center.

Fool-proof and amazingly delicious vegan chocolate caramel thumbprints that require NO baking? Sign me up!

The outer cookie is made with almonds, maple syrup and cocoa powder, while the "caramel" filling is made from dates. These cookies are easy to prep and made with just 6 ingredients!

Make these handy and healthful peanut butter coconut balls for a quick dessert or snack anytime of day. These bite-sized snacks feature peanut butter, oats, and are sweetened with dates for a healthy yet satisfying sweet treat.

Sweet, salty and delicious, these energizing desserts will keep you going throughout the day. Best of all, these no-bake treats are ready in as little as 15 minutes!

Who wouldn't love these Ferrero Rocher-esque bliss balls?! Chocolate and hazelnuts come together and form the most delicious treat sweetened with dates.

These no-bake vegan protein balls are the perfect gluten-free truffle-like dessert striking a balance between rich and sweet, with a soft crunchy bite. With healthy ingredients, these bite-sized bliss balls are sweet and filling.

These blueberry bliss balls are a favorite, no-bake, easy-to-make sweet treat. They're perfect to enjoy as a single serve dessert or an on-the-go snack as well!

These blueberry bliss balls are bursting with flavor from the fresh blueberries. They've got fantastic color and texture and a big batch of these bliss balls come together in just 20-minutes.

Try this copycat Lara bar recipe featuring just 5 natural ingredients. No need to spend your good money on these energy bars, it's easy to make at home!

This incredibly simple recipe for wholesome chocolate date bars requires only ten minutes of prep time and contains no flour or added sugar. They have an amazing golden brown finish without being baked!

Vegan, gluten-free and no-bake bars make for perfect, healthful low-sugar desserts.