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
stephan gagnon says
BEAUTIFUL, GLORIOUS MEDJOOL DATES
Gods Candy!
Noshing with the Nolands says
They are Stephan!!
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!!
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!!
Marjory @ Dinner-Mom says
What a lovely and healthy snack!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Marjory!!
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!
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!!!