Description
Indulge in the exquisite combination of sweet Medjool dates, creamy ricotta, and crunchy pistachios, all lightly drizzled with honey. This simple yet elegant recipe transforms ordinary ingredients into a show-stopping appetizer or dessert that’s perfect for any gathering. With minimal preparation time, these stuffed dates are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Medjool dates
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1/4 cup pistachios, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully slice each Medjool date lengthwise, creating a pocket without cutting all the way through.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese and honey until smooth.
- Fold in the chopped pistachios to the ricotta mixture.
- Generously stuff each date with the filling.
- Place the stuffed dates on a baking sheet, drizzle with additional honey, and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until warmed through and slightly golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date (37g)
- Calories: 89
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg