Stuffed dates are a delicious appetizer with a unique flavor, perfect for the holiday season.
Dates are one of the undisputed symbols of the festivities, and they are usually served with dried fruits at the end of a meal. The following recipe, however, with its unique flavor, sees them paired with spices, walnuts, and ricotta (or alternatively, Gorgonzola or another flavorful soft cheese like Robiola) to create in just a few minutes some tasty snacks to accompany the aperitif or to be included among the appetizers.
Read on to find out how to make stuffed dates with the easy recipe you’ll find below, as always, right after the photo 😉
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 6 people
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Christmas, New Year's Eve
Ingredients
- 7 oz dates
- 3.5 oz ricotta
- 1.5 tbsp honey
- walnut halves
- ground cinnamon
Preparation of Stuffed Dates
Make a cut from one end to the other of each date and remove the pits.
In a bowl, mix the ricotta with the honey and a pinch of cinnamon until creamy.
Transfer the mixture into a pastry bag with a star-shaped nozzle and fill the dates.
Top with a walnut half, pressing it slightly into the cream, and let them rest in the refrigerator for an hour before serving your stuffed dates.
Notes
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