Description
Warm, honeyed dates stuffed with creamy goat cheese, cream cheese, and toasted nuts, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 Medjool dates
- 4 oz goat cheese, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans), toasted
- 1/4 cup honey, runny
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Pinch of salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Carefully slice each date lengthwise and remove the pit.
- In a bowl, mix goat cheese, cream cheese, chopped nuts, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Stuff each date with the cheese mixture.
- Place the stuffed dates on a baking sheet and drizzle with honey and olive oil.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the edges are golden and caramelized.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Use plump Medjool dates for the best texture. Feel free to add vanilla to the cheese mixture for added warmth. These stuffed dates can also be served alongside drinks or as part of a larger appetizer spread.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed dates
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: stuffed dates, holiday appetizer, Mediterranean, roasted, sweet and savory