Description
Cranberry Pecan Cream Cheese Stuffed Dates are a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors. The creamy texture of the cheese contrasts beautifully with the chewy, caramel-like dates, while the crunchy pecans and tart cranberries add a burst of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- Dates:
- 16 Medjool dates, pitted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped pecans, chopped cranberries, and honey (if using). Mix until well combined.
- Carefully slice each date lengthwise, creating a pocket without cutting all the way through.
- Stuff each date with about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture.
- Place the stuffed dates on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the dates are warm and the filling is slightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the filling a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Stuff the dates just before baking.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use walnuts instead of pecans for a different flavor, or substitute goat cheese for cream cheese for a tangy twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 50 milligrams
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 14 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 10 milligrams
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