Description
Indulge in a heavenly treat with our Honey Pistachio Ricotta Stuffed Dates. These luscious bites combine the natural sweetness of Medjool dates with a rich filling made from ricotta cheese, honey, and crushed pistachios. Perfect as a gourmet appetizer or dessert, they are packed with flavor and nutrients!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Medjool dates
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 cup crushed pistachios
- Pinch of salt
- Extra whole pistachios for garnish
- Drizzle of honey for serving
Instructions
- Gently rinse Medjool dates under cold water and slice them lengthwise to remove the pit.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, honey, crushed pistachios, and a pinch of salt, stirring until well-combined.
- Fill each date with the ricotta mixture, allowing some filling to peek out.
- Garnish filled dates with extra pistachios and drizzle honey on top before serving.
Notes
- Store any leftover stuffed dates in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
- For a gourmet presentation, decorate with fresh mint leaves.
- Experiment with different types of nuts for various flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date
- Calories: 100 Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg