Peanut Butter and Chocolate Swirl Date Fudge

If you are craving something sweet with hints of peanut butter and chocolate, then this is a simple dessert to try.  This is lighter than traditional fudge since the dates provide a natural sweetener.

Ingredients:

1 heaping cup of pitted dates

2 cups peanut butter chips

½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Soak the dates in 2 cups of boiling water for 10-15 minutes to soften the dates.
2. Drain the soaking liquid reserving ¾ cup.
3. Add the dates and reserved liquid to a food processor and pulse until the dates are dissolved.
4. Melt the peanut butter chips in a microwave bowl.  Microwave for 2 minutes (add 30 second intervals if needed).
5. Pour the date liquid over the peanut butter chips and mix.
6. Spread the peanut butter and date mixture into a small glass dish (8×8 or smaller).
7. Melt the semi-sweet chips for 30-60 seconds.  Stir to mix. 
8. Place gobs of semisweet chocolate over the peanut butter date mixture and swirl in to combine.
9. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours until the fudge is set.
10. Cut into squares and enjoy!