Description
These delightful stuffed dates combine creamy, tangy cream cheese with crunchy pecans and sweet-tart cranberries for a perfect holiday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Medjool dates
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tbsp honey (optional)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the Medjool dates lengthwise to create a pocket.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, chopped pecans, dried cranberries, and honey (if using), and mix until combined.
- Fill each date with the creamy mixture using a small spoon or piping bag.
- Optional: Place dates on a baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes until golden and filling is oozy.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Feel free to personalize the recipe by adding hints of orange zest or crumbled feta for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: stuffed dates, appetizer, holiday treats, vegetarian, pecan recipes