Ingredients
Scale
- 20 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Optional: a pinch of cinnamon or vanilla extract for added flavor
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with honey. Add a pinch of cinnamon or vanilla extract if desired. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
- Carefully fill each pitted Medjool date with the ricotta mixture using a small spoon or piping bag.
- Sprinkle chopped pistachios over the stuffed dates and drizzle with additional honey for extra sweetness and a glossy finish.
Notes
- Use different nuts such as almonds or walnuts for variety.
- Add dried fruit like cranberries or apricots for more flavor.
- Incorporate spices like cardamom or ginger to create a unique taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Healthy
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date
- Calories: 70 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg