Stuffed Dates
I received these wonderful dates to try. Mainly my experience growing up was dates in a hard block, date squares (which I still love) and that was about it. Later in life, I have come to love, appreciate and cook a lot more with dates, like these Stuffed Dates, but never have I seen such BIG, BEAUTIFUL, GLORIOUS MEDJOOL DATES as these from NATURAL DELIGHTS.
I have done dates like these Sweet and Spicy Bacon Wrapped Dates and they are a huge crowd pleaser!!! Or, a more traditional approach with Maple-Date Bars, another huge hit!!
Biting into one of these beauties is a treat onto their own, they are so sweet and only slightly chewy as they almost melt in your mouth.
They are huge with wonderfully shiny skins. Instantly I wanted to stuff them with something a bit spicy to meld with that sweet caramel flavor, MAN are they good!!
I added a little crunch from pistachios and this is a winner of an appetizer!!
Look at all the different varieties there are, magnificent.
Stuffed Dates
A super easy appetizer pairing spicy cheese with sweet dates.
Ingredients
- 12-15 Medjool dates
- 70 gm. goat cheese
- 1 tsp. Sriracha sauce
- 1/3 cup chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Pit dates if necessary or just slice open but not all the way through. Set aside.
- Mix goat cheese with the sriracha and stuff with a small amount of the cheese mixture.
- Squeeze slightly to bring the cheese up to the top and press into the nuts.
- Serve whole or sliced in half.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 240Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 108mgCarbohydrates: 47gFiber: 5gSugar: 41gProtein: 5g
Recipe calculation was provided by Nutritionix and is estimation only. If you need nutritional calculations for medical reasons, please use a source that you trust.
Comments & Reviews
Deb van Thiel says
Hi! I made these for a Christmas Eve appetizer party. The balance between sweet, spicy and salty was perfect as was the balance between soft and crunchy. My guests loved them!
Noshing with the Nolands says
I am so glad you liked them Deb and that they were a hit with your guests. Happy Holidays!!!
Chris says
Hi there! Just wanted to let you know I’ve compiled a recipe round-up of Healthy Party Finger Foods on my blog today and I’ve included your recipe! Come and take a look! http://www.inspiralcoaching.com/2013/12/healthy-party-food-recipe-round-up.html. Thanks for a sharing great recipe – it was delish!
Marjory @ Dinner-Mom says
What a lovely and healthy snack!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Marjory!!
Liz says
Stuffed dates are such a fun appetizer! I love your filling…something with a little heat is perfect 🙂
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much for coming over Liz!!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
What a great idea! They sound fantastic and look so pretty!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Jennifer!!
stephan gagnon says
BEAUTIFUL, GLORIOUS MEDJOOL DATES
Gods Candy!
Noshing with the Nolands says
They are Stephan!!