Description
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess with these Honey Pistachio Ricotta Stuffed Dates. A delightful Mediterranean-inspired appetizer that is as easy to make as it is delicious.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 12 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
- pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare Dates: Slice each date lengthwise on one side to create an opening, remove pits if necessary.
- Mix Ricotta Filling: Combine ricotta, honey, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stuff Dates: Spoon ricotta mixture into each date, top with pistachios and sea salt.
- Serve: Arrange on a plate, drizzle with honey before serving.
Notes
Notes:
- Toast pistachios for extra flavor.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated.
- Substitute mascarpone for a creamier texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
