Stuffed Dates
Leila Hassan
@leilahassantable
Prep
10 min
Cook
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Total
10 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
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Use Medjool
Medjool dates are soft, large, and caramel-like. Deglet Noor are dry and small and make a disappointing version of this.
Pit carefully
Slit each date lengthways along one side only and lift the stone out, keeping the date in one piece.
Fill generously
Push a teaspoon of almond butter or a small piece of goat cheese into each cavity and press the sides gently closed.
Drizzle and top
Drizzle the melted chocolate over, then scatter the pistachios, flaky salt, and a little orange zest while the chocolate is still wet.
💡Salt on top is what stops these being cloying. Be more generous than feels right.
Set
Chill 10 minutes for the chocolate to firm, then serve.
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📝 Tips, swaps, and make-ahead notes
These keep 5 days refrigerated, so they are a good thing to have on hand. Cheese-filled ones should be eaten within two days.
- •Nut-free: Sunflower seed butter or tahini.
- •Savoury: Goat cheese, a walnut half, and a wrap of prosciutto.
- •Bacon-wrapped: Wrap in bacon and bake 20 minutes at 400°F for a party version.
Nutrition & Safety
Calories
212kcal
Protein
4g
Carbs
32g
Fat
9g
⚠️ Allergen & Safety Note
This recipe contains tree nut and dairy. Nutritional values are estimates per serving and may vary based on the specific ingredients you use. If you have food allergies, please verify all ingredients before cooking.
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