Christmas stuffed dates, a very simple, no-cook, and quick appetizer, perfect for the Christmas holidays. The recipe is very simple, it requires no cooking, and can also be prepared in advance, allowing you to focus on other recipes that take more time to prepare. They are certainly not new, but browsing the internet I saw different versions, sweet and savory. Today I’m sharing my festive version for this tasty appetizer. I used mascarpone and goat cheese, with a bit of pepper added, but you can use the cheeses you prefer, even gorgonzola if you like. On top, I used chopped pistachios, which I love, but here too, you can get creative based on your tastes. You can indeed use chopped hazelnuts, walnut pieces, or almonds. Simple and with a unique flavor, slightly sweet and slightly savory, these Christmas stuffed dates will be ready in a click!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 15 Pieces
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Christmas
- Energy 85.41 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 13.28 (g) of which sugars 10.55 (g)
- Proteins 2.00 (g)
- Fat 3.47 (g) of which saturated 1.78 (g)of which unsaturated 0.45 (g)
- Fibers 1.41 (g)
- Sodium 3.95 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 30 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 15 dates
- 3.5 oz mascarpone
- 2.8 oz goat cheese
- chopped pistachios (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
Tools
- Bowl
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Piping Bag
Steps
First, cut the dates in half, but not all the way through. Remove the pit and set them aside. Put the mascarpone with the goat cheese and pepper in a bowl and mix until all ingredients are combined and you have a smooth cream. Then transfer the cream into a piping bag and fill the dates. Make sure they are nice and full!
Spread the chopped pistachios on top and serve.
Storage and Tips for Christmas Stuffed Dates
This appetizer can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for 1 or 2 days in a container with a lid.
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FAQ Questions and Answers for Christmas Stuffed Dates
What can I substitute for goat cheese?
Instead of goat cheese, you can use gorgonzola if you like, or another cheese of your choice.
