Description
Indulge in the heavenly combination of sweet Medjool dates, creamy ricotta cheese, rich honey, and crunchy pistachios. These Honey Pistachio Ricotta Stuffed Dates are a perfect appetizer or dessert that will wow your guests at any gathering. With minimal effort, you can create a visually stunning and delicious treat that balances flavors beautifully.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Medjool dates
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice each Medjool date lengthwise on one side and remove the pit.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese and honey until smooth.
- Fold in chopped pistachios into the ricotta mixture.
- Generously spoon the filling into each date.
- Place stuffed dates on a baking sheet and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Bake for 10 minutes until warm and slightly golden.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed dates (50g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg