Roasted Stuffed Dates
Delight your guests with Roasted Stuffed Dates, a quick and elegant appetizer that beautifully balances sweet and savory flavors. These delectable bites feature pitted Medjool dates filled with creamy cheese and topped with a crunchy walnut mixture infused with rosemary and citrus zest. Ideal for any occasion, from casual gatherings to festive celebrations, these stuffed dates are not only easy to prepare but also visually impressive. In just 30 minutes, you can create a warm and inviting dish that’s sure to bring smiles around the table. Serve them drizzled with hot honey for an added touch of sweetness that enhances every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four (12 stuffed dates total) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pitted Medjool dates
- 4 oz goat cheese (softened)
- 1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 2 tsp minced fresh rosemary
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 2 tsp fresh orange juice
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Hot honey for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Slice each date lengthwise without cutting through, then gently open and fill with about 1 to 2 teaspoons of goat cheese.
- In a bowl, mix walnuts, rosemary, orange zest, juice, cinnamon, salt, and olive oil.
- Spoon the walnut mixture over each stuffed date.
- Bake for approximately 15 minutes until warm and slightly caramelized.
- Allow to cool for five minutes before serving. Drizzle with hot honey if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 stuffed dates (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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