Roasted Stuffed Dates
These Roasted Stuffed Dates are a delightful blend of sweet and savory—soft, caramelized dates filled with creamy cheese or nut butter, then baked to warm perfection. Ideal as an elegant appetizer or a quick, satisfying snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
24 medjool dates, pitted
4 oz cream cheese or goat cheese (or vegan cream cheese for dairy-free)
12 whole almonds or pecan halves (optional for added crunch)
2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (omit for vegan)
½ tsp lemon zest (optional for brightness)
Pinch of flaky sea salt
Optional garnish: chopped pistachios or fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil. Make a lengthwise cut in each date and remove the pit, leaving the sides intact.
- In a bowl, mix together cream cheese or goat cheese, honey or maple syrup, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the cheese filling into each pitted date. Gently press an almond or pecan half into the center of each.
- Arrange stuffed dates on the baking sheet. Roast for 8–10 minutes, until the cheese softens and starts to warm through.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with flaky salt. Add chopped pistachios or fresh thyme before serving. Serve warm.
Notes
Use Medjool dates for the best texture and sweetness.
Can be made vegan by using dairy-free cream cheese and maple syrup.
Skip roasting for a raw version with a chewier texture.
Prep ahead and roast just before serving for best results.
Great with a variety of fillings like nut butter or mascarpone.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 dates
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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