Description
Honey Pistachio Ricotta Stuffed Dates are an elegant and easy appetizer or dessert bite. They combine creamy ricotta cheese, crunchy pistachios, and a drizzle of honey, making them the perfect sweet and savory treat.
Ingredients
12 Medjool dates, pitted
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Pinch of sea salt (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dates: Slice each date lengthwise on one side and gently open it, being careful not to split it completely in half.
- Make the Ricotta Filling: In a small bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with cinnamon, if using.
- Stuff the Dates: Fill each date with about 1 teaspoon of ricotta cheese.
- Add Pistachios: Top the ricotta with chopped pistachios, gently pressing them into the ricotta.
- Drizzle with Honey: Drizzle each stuffed date with honey for a touch of sweetness.
- Optional Garnish: Sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt on top if desired, adding a savory contrast to the sweetness.
- Serve or Chill: Serve immediately or chill in the fridge until ready to serve.
Notes
For a vegan version, use plant-based ricotta and agave syrup instead of honey.
Toast the pistachios lightly for a richer flavor.
Add cardamom or nutmeg to the ricotta for extra warmth and spice.
For a fruity twist, try adding slices of fresh pear or apple.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
