Description
A delightful combination of sweet Medjool dates stuffed with creamy cheese, tart cranberries, and crunchy pecans, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Medjool dates
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 1 cup chopped dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- Optional: Honey or melted chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature.
- Prepare the dates: Slice the dates along one side and remove the pit carefully.
- Make the filling: In a bowl, combine cream cheese, cranberries, and pecans. Mix thoroughly.
- Stuff the dates: Fill each date with the cream cheese mixture, packing it in.
- Chill (optional): Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Serve: Arrange on a platter, optionally drizzle with honey or chocolate.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider using goat cheese or add a sprinkle of cinnamon. Serve on a charcuterie board or alongside a light salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 stuffed dates
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: stuffed dates, appetizer, holiday recipe, sweet and savory, party food