Honey Pistachio Ricotta Stuffed Dates
Deliciously creamy and sweet stuffed dates topped with crunchy pistachios, perfect for any gathering or sweet craving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings (3 dates per serving) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Medjool dates
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the Medjool dates lengthwise and carefully remove the pits.
- Combine ricotta cheese, honey, sea salt, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Stir until smooth.
- Stuff each date with a generous dollop of the ricotta mixture.
- Top each stuffed date with chopped pistachios.
- Bake on a baking sheet for about 10 minutes until warmed through.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For easier stuffing, use a piping bag. You can add a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 dates
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg