Honey Pistachio Ricotta Stuffed Dates
Delightful stuffed dates filled with creamy ricotta, sweet honey, and crunchy pistachios, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Medjool dates
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully slit each date lengthwise and remove the pit.
- Mix the ricotta cheese, honey, and a pinch of salt in a bowl until creamy.
- Spoon the ricotta mixture into each date.
- Top each stuffed date with chopped pistachios.
- Place the stuffed dates on a baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes.
- Drizzle with additional honey if desired and serve warm.
Notes
For best results, use ripe Medjool dates. Feel free to play with flavors by adding vanilla extract or zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg