Description
Stuffed Dates are a delightful appetizer, bursting with flavor and a perfect blend of sweetness and creaminess. Each bite features soft Medjool dates filled with tangy goat cheese, crunchy pistachios, and a hint of honey, making them an irresistible treat for any gathering. Whether you serve them at casual dinners or fancy parties, these crowd-pleasers are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Medjool dates
- 4 oz goat cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup pistachios (roughly chopped)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 4 slices bacon (optional, cooked and crumbled)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice each Medjool date lengthwise without cutting all the way through to create an opening.
- In a bowl, mix softened goat cheese and chopped pistachios until well combined.
- Generously stuff each date with the mixture. If using, crumble cooked bacon on top.
- Arrange the stuffed dates on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Drizzle with honey before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date
- Calories: 82
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 59mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 8mg