Description
Roasted Stuffed Dates are a delightful treat that combines the natural sweetness of dates with a savory filling, perfect for snacking or as an appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 Medjool dates
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully slice each date lengthwise and remove the pit.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, chopped walnuts, honey, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Stuff each date with the cream cheese mixture.
- Place the stuffed dates on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the dates are warm and slightly caramelized.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute cream cheese with a plant-based alternative.
- These can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Feel free to experiment with different nuts or add spices to the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Roasted Stuffed Dates, Appetizer, Snack, Middle Eastern Cuisine