Honey Pistachio Ricotta Stuffed Dates: A Sweet and Savory Delight
A delightful combination of sweet dates, creamy ricotta, and crunchy pistachios.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Medjool dates
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the dates lengthwise and remove the pits.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, chopped pistachios, honey, vanilla extract, and sea salt.
- Stuff each date with the ricotta mixture.
- Place the stuffed dates on a baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes.
- Drizzle with additional honey before serving.
Notes
- These make a great appetizer for gatherings.
- Feel free to substitute walnuts for pistachios if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg