Description
Sweet, festive, and filled with flavor—these Christmas stuffed dates are the ultimate easy holiday treat. Perfect for parties or cozy nights in!
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 large Medjool dates (pitted and split lengthwise)
- 4 oz goat cheese (softened at room temperature)
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup chopped walnuts (lightly toasted for extra flavor)
- Hot honey for drizzling (Mike’s Hot Honey recommended)
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for a little extra kick)
Instructions
- Cut the Medjool dates in half lengthwise and remove the pits.
- Open each date half and fill the cavity with goat cheese.
- Gently press a walnut into the goat cheese of each date.
- Drizzle hot honey over the stuffed dates for sweetness.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes or Aleppo pepper on top if desired.
- Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy!
Notes
For a festive twist, try using flavored goat cheese or substituting the walnuts with pecans or almonds. Best served fresh, but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg