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3-Ingredient Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates
5 from 74 votes

3-Ingredient Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates

These 3-Ingredient Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates are a sweet and savory appetizer made by filling Medjool dates with creamy goat cheese, then warming them in the oven. Topped with toasted pine nuts, flaky sea salt, black pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil, the dish combines soft, sweet fruit with tangy cheese and a satisfying nutty crunch. The simplicity of preparation with minimal ingredients highlights the quality and contrasts of textures.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 servings (2 dates each)
Calories: 313 kcal
Course: Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 16 Medjool dates about 2 cups
  • 4 oz goat cheese 113 g
  • ¼ cup pine nuts
  • sea salt flaky; ground; extra virgin; to serve
  • black pepper
  • olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Prep: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 C). Slice dates lengthwise on one side and remove the pit.
  2. Stuff: Spoon a bit of goat cheese into each date. Set cut side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, or until warmed through.
  3. Pine Nuts: Meanwhile, add pine nuts to a small saute pan and set over medium heat. Cook until golden brown and toasted, about 5 minutes (keep a careful eye as these can burn easily).
  4. Serve: Drizzle warm dates with olive oil and sprinkle with toasted pine nuts, salt, and pepper.

Notes

  • Leftover stuffed dates keep up to 4 days refrigerated in an airtight container.
  • You can prepare and stuff dates up to 3 days ahead, storing tightly covered to prevent drying.
  • Reheat in the oven before serving to restore warmth and softness.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2dates Calories 313kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 62.9g (21%) Protein 6.9g (14%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 3.7g (19%) Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 169mg (7%) Potassium 412mg (9%) Fiber 6.2g (25%) Sugar 54.5g (109%) Calcium 130mg (13%) Iron 1.3mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 servings (2 dates each)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 313

% Daily Value*

Serving 2dates
Calories 313kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 62.9g 21%
Protein 6.9g 14%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 3.7g 19%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 169mg 7%
Potassium 412mg 9%
Fiber 6.2g 25%
Sugar 54.5g 109%
Calcium 130mg 13%
Iron 1.3mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.