Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of mascarpone stuffed dates, where each bite offers a luscious blend of creamy mascarpone and sweet Medjool dates. This simple yet elegant treat is perfect for any occasion, transforming gatherings into memorable experiences with minimal effort. Serve these irresistible bites as appetizers or desserts, and watch as they disappear at your next event!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 2 tbsp honey (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pistachios
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut each date lengthwise and remove the pit.
- In a bowl, mix mascarpone cheese with honey and cinnamon until smooth.
- Generously fill each date half with the mascarpone mixture.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts on top and press gently to adhere.
- Place stuffed dates on a lined baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes until warm.
- Drizzle with additional honey before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert/Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in some vanilla extract or orange zest into the mascarpone filling. These stuffed dates can be served chilled or warm, depending on your preference. To make them vegan-friendly, use a plant-based cream cheese alternative.