Description
A delightful combination of sweetness, creaminess, and crunch, these stuffed dates make a perfect appetizer or dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Medjool dates
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries (diced)
- 1/2 cup pecans (chopped)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Slit the dates lengthwise and remove the pits.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, diced cranberries, chopped pecans, honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until creamy.
- Stuff each date with the cream cheese mixture, pressing gently to secure the filling.
- Arrange the stuffed dates on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes, until heated through and slightly golden.
Notes
Best served warm. Can be paired with a cheese board or fresh fruits. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg