Description
Indulge in sweet and creamy Mascarpone Stuffed Dates with Maple Drizzle. A simple yet elegant treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (for the filling)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (pistachios, walnuts, or pecans)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (for drizzling)
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt flakes (optional)
- Fresh thyme or mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dates: Use a small knife to make a slit in each date lengthwise and remove the pit. Do not cut all the way through.
- Make the Filling: In a small bowl, mix the mascarpone cheese, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Stuff the Dates: Using a small spoon or piping bag, carefully stuff each date with about 1 teaspoon of the mascarpone mixture.
- Add Toppings: Top each stuffed date with chopped nuts.
- Drizzle with Maple Syrup: Lightly drizzle the maple syrup over the stuffed dates.
- Garnish (Optional): Add a sprinkle of sea salt flakes and fresh thyme or mint leaves.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality mascarpone cheese.
- Adjust the amount of maple syrup based on your preferred sweetness.
- Store leftover stuffed dates in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 date
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: mascarpone, dates, maple syrup, stuffed dates, dessert, appetizer, easy recipe