Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Medjool dates
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully pit the Medjool dates by gently slicing down the side and removing the pit.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt; mix until smooth and creamy.
- Spoon the ricotta mixture into each date.
- Roll each stuffed date in the chopped pistachios until evenly coated.
- Place the stuffed dates on a lined baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until warm and slightly golden.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
These stuffed dates can be served on a platter drizzled with honey and garnished with whole pistachios. They are great for entertaining and can be made ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed dates
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg