Easy Stuffed Dates
Easy Stuffed Dates are a quick and delicious appetizer perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- oven
Ingredients
- 20 large medjool dates
- 4 ounces goat cheese at room temperature
- ¼ to ⅓ 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. Drizzle honey and finish with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes or Aleppo pepper, if using. Transfer to a serving platter.
Notes
To serve warm: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Assemble the pitted dates on a large sheet pan and stuff with goat cheese and walnuts. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and finish with honey and pepper flakes. Serve immediately. They can be made ahead and stored in the fridge. Allow to come closer to room temperature before serving. For a different topping, consider fig jam or mixing cheese and fruit together.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pieceCalories: 227.5kcalCarbohydrates: 45.5gProtein: 4.3gFat: 5.5gSaturated Fat: 2.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.8gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 6.5mgSodium: 52.8mgPotassium: 437.4mgFiber: 4.3gSugar: 40.1gVitamin A: 236.6IUVitamin C: 0.05mgCalcium: 61.8mgIron: 0.9mg
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