Spiced Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates
Quick and simple to make, these decadent morsels are eye-catching, too. They can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator overnight. Wait to garnish until serving.
Servings: 25 servings
Calories: 85kcal
Ingredients
- 25 Medjool dates
- 4 ounces goat cheese room temperature
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon cardamom
- pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons pistachios roughly chopped
- pomegranate seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Remove stems, and slice dates lengthwise to remove pit and create an opening for filling.
- In a small bowl, mix goat cheese, orange zest, cinnamon, cardamom and salt with a spatula until well combined.
- Fill each date with about 1 teaspoon spiced goat cheese. Garnish with chopped pistachios and pomegranate seeds.
Notes
Tip: Having a small gathering? Stuff one-dozen dates and save remaining goat cheese to use as a spread on your favorite sandwich.
Nutrition
Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 50mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g