Description

These Honey Pistachio Ricotta Stuffed Dates are one of my favorite quick dessert and healthy snack ideas when I want something sweet, creamy, and impressive without much work. They are filled with smooth ricotta, topped with crunchy pistachios, and finished with honey for an easy recipe that works for brunch boards, party platters, quick breakfast spreads, dessert bites, and simple food ideas for entertaining.

Ingredients

12 Medjool dates

1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese

2 tablespoons honey

3 tablespoons chopped pistachios

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon orange zest

1 pinch flaky sea salt

Instructions

1. Slice each Medjool date lengthwise on one side and remove the pit.

2. In a small bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and orange zest until smooth.

3. Spoon or pipe the ricotta mixture into each opened date.

4. Sprinkle the chopped pistachios over the ricotta filling.

5. Drizzle the honey over the stuffed dates.

6. Finish with a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt if desired.

7. Serve right away or chill for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not use watery ricotta straight from the container without checking it first, because too much moisture can make the filling loose and messy instead of creamy and neatly stuffed.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Appetizer / Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 stuffed dates
Calories: 145
Sugar: 19g
Sodium: 28mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 7mg

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