Honey Pistachio Ricotta Stuffed Dates Recipe
Sweet and satisfying, these Honey Pistachio Ricotta Stuffed Dates combine creamy ricotta cheese with crunchy pistachios, all drizzled with luscious honey. Perfect as an elegant appetizer or a delightful snack, this no-cook recipe is quick to prepare and bursting with flavors that balance richness, sweetness, and a hint of warmth from cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 stuffed dates (serves 4) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Dates
- 12 Medjool dates, pitted
Ricotta Filling
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp honey (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
Garnish
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Prepare the Dates: Slice each Medjool date lengthwise, taking care not to cut all the way through. Remove the pits gently and open the dates, creating a pocket for the filling.
- Make the Ricotta Filling: In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of cinnamon. Stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring the honey is fully incorporated.
- Stuff the Dates: Using a small spoon or a piping bag, fill each pitted date with the prepared ricotta mixture, filling the cavity generously but without overstuffing.
- Garnish: Sprinkle chopped pistachios evenly over each stuffed date. Finish by drizzling additional honey on top for extra sweetness and a glossy finish.
Notes
- Use Medjool dates for their large size and natural sweetness, ideal for stuffing.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute ricotta with a plant-based cream cheese alternative.
- Optional cinnamon adds a warm spice, but can be omitted based on preference.
- Chilling the dates after stuffing can make them firmer and easier to handle.
- These stuffed dates serve excellently as an appetizer or a sweet snack for parties.
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