Description
Irresistible 3-Ingredient Pumpkin Chocolate Candy combines fall’s warmest flavors with minimal effort. Chocolate lovers will savor this simple seasonal treat that blends smooth pumpkin, rich chocolate, and creamy goodness in one delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (130 grams/4.6 ounces) pumpkin seeds
- 1 cup (175 grams/6.2 ounces) pitted dates
- 4.4 ounces (125 grams) chocolate
Instructions
- Prepare pumpkin seeds by thoroughly soaking them in cool water for 60-90 minutes or refrigerate overnight. Gently rinse under running water and pat completely dry with clean kitchen towels.
- Transfer softened pumpkin seeds and pitted dates into a high-powered food processor. Pulse and blend until a smooth, cohesive mixture forms, creating a uniform consistency that holds together when pressed.
- Line an 8-inch (20 centimeters) square baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring edges overhang for easy removal. Evenly spread the seed-date mixture across the pan, pressing firmly and creating a compact, level base using the back of a spatula or clean hands.
- Chop dark chocolate into small, uniform pieces to ensure rapid and even melting. Use a double boiler or microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring between each interval until chocolate becomes completely smooth and glossy.
- Carefully pour the melted chocolate over the prepared base, tilting the pan gently to distribute the chocolate evenly across the surface, creating a uniform chocolate layer.
- Transfer the pan to the refrigerator and allow the candy to set for approximately 45-60 minutes, or until the chocolate hardens completely and becomes firm to the touch.
- Using the overhanging parchment paper, lift the entire candy slab from the pan. Place on a cutting board and slice into 16-20 small, bite-sized squares using a sharp knife.
- Store the chocolate pumpkin candy in an airtight container within the refrigerator for up to 7 days, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Notes
- Soaking softens pumpkin seeds, making them easier to blend and digest, while removing potential bitterness.
- Dates provide natural sweetness and help bind the base without refined sugars, creating a healthier treat.
- Using dark chocolate increases antioxidant content and adds rich, complex flavor to the candy.
- Chilling helps set the chocolate quickly and creates a satisfying snap when biting into the pieces.
- Storing in the refrigerator maintains the candy’s texture and prevents chocolate from melting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg