Stuffed Dates – 4 Ways
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Stuffed Dates – 4 Ways
Description
This recipe begins by slicing open Medjool dates to remove pits, creating space for fillings. Four different fillings combine creamy ingredients with a complementary texture or sweetness. Ricotta is paired with shredded coconut and whole raw almonds, goat cheese with honey and crushed pistachios, cashew butter with warm cardamom and crunchy cacao nibs, and peanut butter with cinnamon and chopped dark chocolate.
The dates are filled evenly with each mixture and topped accordingly, producing small, sweet bites that mix creamy, nutty, and fruity qualities. These stuffed dates can be served immediately, combining natural date sweetness with the richness of the fillings.
The dates make a versatile snack or dessert and can be stored at room temperature or refrigerated depending on the filling. Versions containing cheese require refrigeration and may have shorter shelf life. The stuffed dates also freeze well, allowing make-ahead convenience and varied serving options.
Ingredients
- 20 large Medjool dates
Ricotta Almond
- 2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon coconut shredded
- 5 almond whole raw
Goat Cheese Pistachio
- 2 tablespoons goat cheese
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon pistachio crushed
Cashew Butter Cacao
- 3 tablespoons cashew butter
- ½ teaspoon cardamom
- 1 tablespoon cacao nibs
Peanut Butter Chocolate
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter creamy
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon dark chocolate roughly chopped
Instructions
- Use a small sharp knife to cut the dates lengthwise. Remove the pits.
- Mix the first two ingredients for each of the fillings together in 4 small separate bowls.
- Use a spoon to fill each date evenly with the various filling mixtures. Then top each with its accompanying topping. Or feel free to switch them up as desired. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Store stuffed dates in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; cheese fillings require refrigeration and may have shorter freshness.
- Freeze stuffed dates by first freezing them solid on a baking sheet, then transferring to freezer-safe bags or containers; they can be eaten frozen or thawed before serving and keep up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 234 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 234kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 423mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 118IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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