Description
Delicious Medjool dates stuffed with creamy mascarpone cheese, drizzled with honey, and topped with crunchy nuts for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large Medjool dates
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey (optional)
- ½ cup chopped nuts (like pistachios or walnuts)
- A pinch of cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the Medjool dates open lengthwise to create a pocket.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese with honey and cinnamon until smooth.
- Fill each date with the mascarpone mixture using a spoon or piping bag.
- Arrange the filled dates on a baking sheet and sprinkle with chopped nuts.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until warm and slightly golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
Serve these dates as an appetizer or snack, and feel free to customize the toppings or filling based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 dates
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg