Stuffed Dates
Easy stuffed dates are a quick and easy appetizer that really delivers on the wow-factor! A few simple ingredients and 10 minutes is all you need to make these sweet and savory bite-sized delights!
Servings: 8 people
Ingredients
- 20 large medjool dates
For Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates:
- 4 ounces goat cheese, at room temperature
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup walnut pieces
- Warmed honey, for garnish
- Red pepper flakes, or Aleppo pepper, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Remove the pit. Cut the Medjool dates in half length-wise and remove the pit.
- Stuff the dates. Open the dates and fill the cavity with goat cheese, then top with the walnut (just gently push the walnut a bit into the goat cheese filling). Drizzle a little honey and finish with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes or Aleppo pepper, if using. Transfer to a serving platter (See notes if serving warm).
Notes
- To serve warm: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Assemble the pitted dates on a large sheet pan and stuff with the goat cheese and walnuts (hold the honey for now). Bake for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the dates have softened and warmed through and the cheese has gained some color. Remove from the oven and finish with honey and pepper flakes. Serve immediately.
- Prepare ahead: You can make these goat cheese stuffed dates a day or so ahead of when you need to serve them. Just keep them in the fridge on a plate in one single layer. Take them out and allow them to come closer to room temperature before serving.
- If you can not use honey, try our fig jam instead. Just thin it out with a little water, then drizzle it over the top of the dates.
- Manchego cheese + sliced Granny Smith Apples and fig jam (try our Greek fig jam for this!)
- Peanut butter + almond butter or tahini + chocolate chips.
- Feta stuffed dates + sun-dried tomatoes + basil chiffonade + red pepper flakes (Aleppo pepper is my favorite).
- Keep it simple and just stuff your dates with almonds, walnuts, or cashews. No need to chop them! As long as they are shelled put them right inside the dates.
Nutrition
Calories: 227.5kcal | Carbohydrates: 45.5g | Protein: 4.3g | Fat: 5.5g | Saturated Fat: 2.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6.5mg | Sodium: 52.8mg | Potassium: 437.4mg | Fiber: 4.3g | Sugar: 40.1g | Vitamin A: 236.6IU | Vitamin C: 0.05mg | Calcium: 61.8mg | Iron: 0.9mg
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