Description
Delicious and festive stuffed dates filled with cream cheese, cranberries, and pecans, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Medjool dates
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- Honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dates: Gently slice each date lengthwise without cutting all the way through. Remove the pit carefully.
- Make the Filling: In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, chopped pecans, and dried cranberries. Mix well.
- Stuff the Dates: Fill each date with the cream cheese mixture, being generous.
- Chill: Place the stuffed dates on a plate and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Optional Glaze: Drizzle honey or maple syrup over the chilled dates before serving.
Notes
Try experimenting with different nuts and dried fruits for unique flavors. Ensure dates are fresh and soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 stuffed dates
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: stuffed dates, cranberry pecan, appetizers, holiday snacks