Christmas Stuffed Dates
Sweet Medjool dates are filled with creamy goat cheese and crunchy walnuts, then finished with a drizzle of hot honey and an optional touch of red pepper for gentle heat.
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Ingredients
- 20 large Medjool dates pits removed and each date sliced lengthwise
- Hot honey as needed for drizzling, such as Mike’s Hot Honey
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup walnuts chopped and lightly toasted for enhanced flavor
- Red pepper flakes optional, for an added spicy finish
- 4 ounces goat cheese softened to room temperature
Instructions
- Prepare the dates. Slice each Medjool date lengthwise, then carefully remove and discard the pit.
- Add the goat cheese. Gently open each prepared date and spoon goat cheese into the center cavity.
- Add the walnuts. Press a walnut piece into the goat cheese filling of each date, ensuring it sits securely in place.
- Finish with honey. Lightly drizzle hot honey over the filled dates to provide a sweet finishing layer.
- Add optional heat. Sprinkle the stuffed dates with red pepper flakes or Aleppo pepper, if desired.
- Serve. Arrange the finished stuffed dates neatly on a serving platter.
Notes
Lightly toasting the walnuts before chopping can deepen their flavor. Red pepper flakes or Aleppo pepper may be omitted for a completely sweet and savory version.