Description
A delightful combination of sweet dates, creamy cheese, tart cranberries, and crunchy pecans, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Medjool dates
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice each Medjool date lengthwise and remove the pit.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, dried cranberries, and pecans.
- Add vanilla extract and honey or maple syrup if desired.
- Stuff each date with a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture.
- Place the stuffed dates on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until warm and slightly caramelized.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
Sprinkle sea salt on top before serving for an extra flavor boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: stuffed dates, appetizer, cream cheese, cranberry, pecan, holiday recipe