Description
Delightful stuffed Medjool dates filled with creamy ricotta, crunchy pistachios, and sweet honey, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Medjool dates
- 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons chopped pistachios
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 pinch flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Start by slicing each Medjool date lengthwise on one side and carefully removing the pit to create a pocket.
- In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and orange zest, mixing until creamy.
- Spoon or pipe the ricotta mixture into each opened date, filling generously.
- Sprinkle the chopped pistachios over the ricotta filling, covering each date.
- Drizzle honey over the stuffed dates for added sweetness.
- Finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt, enhancing the flavors.
- Serve immediately or chill for 15 to 20 minutes to intensify the flavors.
Notes
Choose high-quality Medjool dates for the best flavor and texture; consider chilling in advance for enhanced taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed dates
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 3mg