Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet Medjool dates, creamy cheese, tangy cranberries, and crunchy pecans. These Cranberry Pecan Cream Cheese Stuffed Dates are the perfect bite-sized treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Medjool dates
Cream cheese
Dried cranberries
Pecans
Honey
Vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) if toasting pecans.
- Slice the Medjool dates lengthwise and remove the pits.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, chopped dried cranberries, chopped pecans, honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until well blended.
- Stuff each date with the cream cheese mixture using a small spoon.
- If toasting pecans, spread them on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 5-7 minutes, or until fragrant.
- Serve the stuffed dates as a delightful appetizer or dessert.
Notes
For a unique twist, substitute maple syrup for honey and experiment with other dried fruits in the filling.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Cranberry Pecan Cream Cheese Stuffed Dates, appetizer, dessert, stuffed dates, Medjool dates, cream cheese