Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Date Bark Recipe
This Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Date Bark is a delightful and healthy dessert combining naturally sweet medjool dates, creamy pumpkin puree, and rich dark chocolate. Enhanced with warming pumpkin pie spice, tahini, and crunchy walnuts, this no-bake bark is perfect as a snack or a guilt-free treat. It requires minimal prep and freezes quickly for an easy, make-ahead indulgence.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 10-12 pitted medjool dates
- 2 tbsp pumpkin puree
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 tsp coconut oil
- Flaky sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- Prepare baking surface: Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
- Mix pumpkin layer: In a small bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, tahini, pumpkin pie spice, and maple syrup until smooth and well combined. Set this mixture aside.
- Arrange dates: Cut the medjool dates in half and smash them together in the center of the baking sheet, forming a single, evenly spaced layer arranged neatly in a square shape.
- Spread pumpkin mixture: Using a spatula, evenly spread the pumpkin mixture over the layer of dates, smoothing it into a thin, uniform layer.
- Add walnuts: Scatter the chopped walnuts over the top of the pumpkin layer for added crunch and texture.
- Melt chocolate: Melt the dark chocolate chips with coconut oil using a double boiler or microwave in 20-second increments. Stir frequently and remove from heat when about half the chips have melted, then continue stirring to melt completely via residual heat.
- Drizzle chocolate: Generously drizzle the melted chocolate over the date-pumpkin-walnut mixture, ensuring every part is covered.
- Top with sea salt: Sprinkle flaky sea salt lightly over the chocolate topping to enhance flavor.
- Freeze to set: Place the baking sheet in the freezer and chill for about 30 minutes to 1 hour until the bark is fully set and firm.
- Break and store: Remove from freezer and break the bark into pieces. Store the pieces in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months, enjoying chilled for best texture.
Notes
- Store the bark in an airtight container in the freezer to maintain freshness for up to 3 months.
- For best taste and texture, consume the bark directly from the freezer.
- You can substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds if preferred.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup according to taste.
- Ensure chocolate is fully melted for easy drizzling and an even coating.
