Honey Pistachio Ricotta Stuffed Dates
These Honey Pistachio Ricotta Stuffed Dates are a delightful treat perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any special occasion. Sweet, creamy ricotta cheese infused with honey, vanilla, and a touch of cinnamon is stuffed into luscious Medjool dates and garnished with crunchy pistachios.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 stuffed dates 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing, Filling, Garnishing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Dates:
- 12 Medjool dates, pitted
For the Ricotta Filling:
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp honey (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dates: Slice each Medjool date lengthwise, remove the pits, and gently open them up for stuffing.
- Make the Ricotta Filling: Mix ricotta cheese, honey, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a bowl until smooth.
- Stuff the Dates: Fill each date with the ricotta mixture using a spoon or piping bag.
- Garnish: Sprinkle chopped pistachios over the stuffed dates and drizzle with extra honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: St. Patrick’s Day, Honey Pistachio Ricotta Stuffed Dates, dessert, vegetarian, pistachios, ricotta
Find it online: https://tastybynova.com/st-recipe/
