These stuffed dates are a delicious snack filled with cheese, and garnished with almonds, honey, and cinnamon. The creaminess of the mascarpone and goat cheese pairs beautifully with the sticky sweet dates and crunchy almonds.
To make the stuffed dates, you simply cut into the dates halfway before filling them with the cheese mixture. Then, once garnished with the almonds, honey, and cinnamon, they will be ready to serve.
What are Stuffed Dates?
Stuffed dates are dried dates that are filled with cheese and garnished with chopped almonds, cinnamon, and honey. These have a sweet flavor profile making them perfect for those who have a sweet tooth. The cheeses used for this recipe are mascarpone cheese and goat cheese, which are both incredibly creamy although they have contrasting flavors with the mascarpone being milkier and sweeter, and the goat cheese being tangier.
Pro Tips
- Choose dried dates that are still quite fresh as they will have a more supple and juicier texture.
- Cut the dates through their middle but don’t slice them through completely as you only want to create a hollow that you can fill with the cheese mixture.
- For added flavor, toast the almonds before using them in this recipe.
- If you would like to add a little spice to the stuffed dates, you can use hot honey instead of regular liquid honey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Stuffed Dates Healthy?
Stuffed dates are actually quite nutritious and healthy, as dates have plenty of fiber including many different types of vitamins and minerals. These stuffed dates also have plenty of healthy fats and protein from the addition of the mascarpone and goat cheese.
Can Stuffed Dates Be Made Nut-free?
Yes, if you are serving them to anyone who can’t have nuts, simply omit the almonds. You could also garnish them with some pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds for some crunch in place of the almonds if desired.
Can Stuffed Dates Be Made Ahead of Time?
Yes, they can and they should maintain their flavor and texture in the fridge for at least a few days.
How to Store Stuffed Dates
These stuffed dates can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 to 3 days.
Ingredients
How to Make Stuffed Dates
In a bowl, mix the mascarpone cheese with the goat cheese until combined.
In a bowl, mix the mascarpone cheese with the goat cheese until combined.
Cut the dates in half without fully separating them and remove the pits.
Cut the dates in half without fully separating them and remove the pits.
Fill the dates with the cheese mixture.
Fill the dates with the cheese mixture.
Transfer the dates to a serving dish and garnish them with the almonds, cinnamon, and honey.
Transfer the dates to a serving dish and garnish them with the almonds, cinnamon, and honey.
Serve and enjoy!
Serve and enjoy!
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