Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates
These goat cheese stuffed dates are a quick and easy appetizer. Sweet dates are filled with creamy goat cheese, drizzled with honey, and sprinkled with pistachios. They are perfect for parties or a simple snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Medjool dates, pitted
- 4 ounces goat cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons shelled pistachios, chopped
Instructions
- Carefully slice each date lengthwise down one side, without cutting all the way through, to create a pocket.
- Fill each date with about 1 teaspoon of softened goat cheese.
- Arrange the stuffed dates on a serving platter.
- Drizzle the honey evenly over the dates.
- Sprinkle the chopped pistachios over the dates.
- Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- For a different flavor, try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the goat cheese.
- You can also wrap the dates in a small piece of beef bacon before baking for a savory twist.
- Store any leftover stuffed dates in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 date
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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