Easy Roasted Stuffed Dates
These easy roasted stuffed dates are the perfect sweet and savory bite—Medjool dates filled with creamy cheese and crunchy nuts, roasted to perfection. A crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack!
Ingredients
- 16 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup goat cheese or cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, lightly toasted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for drizzling
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon honey or balsamic glaze (optional)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Using a sharp knife, carefully slice each date lengthwise and remove the pit without cutting all the way through.
- Stuff each date with about a teaspoon of goat cheese or cream cheese, then top with a pinch of chopped nuts.
- Place the stuffed dates on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper.
- Roast in the oven for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is warmed through and the dates are slightly caramelized.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Drizzle with honey or balsamic glaze if using, and garnish with fresh herbs.
- Serve warm or at room temperature as a sweet and savory appetizer or snack.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pieceCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8g
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