Description
Delicious stuffed dates filled with a rich cream cheese, tart cranberries, and crunchy pecans, perfect for gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Medjool dates
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the filling by mixing softened cream cheese, chopped cranberries, and pecans in a medium-sized bowl. Stir in honey or maple syrup if desired.
- Stuff the dates by slicing them lengthwise, removing the pit, and filling them with the mixture generously.
- Arrange the stuffed dates on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until they are warm and the cream cheese is slightly bubbly.
- Serve them on a platter, drizzled with additional honey or maple syrup and topped with more pecans.
- Enjoy them warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Consider using Greek yogurt for a lighter filling. Add lemon zest or chili powder for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: stuffed dates, cranberry, pecan, cream cheese, appetizer, holiday recipe