Description
These Honey Pistachio Ricotta Stuffed Dates are a delicious and simple Mediterranean appetizer or dessert. Featuring creamy ricotta cheese sweetened with honey and cinnamon, and topped with crunchy pistachios, this no-bake recipe is perfect for entertaining or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 12 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey, plus more for drizzling
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare Dates: Slice each pitted date lengthwise carefully to create an opening, taking care not to cut all the way through so they remain intact for stuffing.
- Make Ricotta Filling: In a small bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese, honey, and ground cinnamon until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Stuff Dates: Using a teaspoon or a piping bag, fill each date with about a teaspoon of the ricotta mixture, ensuring the filling is evenly distributed inside each date.
- Add Pistachios: Gently press the finely chopped pistachios onto the exposed ricotta filling on each date for a crunchy texture.
- Finishing Touches: Arrange the stuffed dates on a serving platter, drizzle lightly with additional honey, and sprinkle a small pinch of sea salt over the top to enhance flavors.
- Serve or Store: Serve the stuffed dates immediately for best flavor or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, lightly toast the pistachios before chopping to bring out their nuttiness.
- These stuffed dates make a great appetizer, dessert bite, or an elegant addition to a charcuterie board.
