Honey Pistachio Ricotta Stuffed Dates
Indulge in a festive treat this St. Patrick’s Day with Honey Pistachio Ricotta Stuffed Dates. This delightful recipe blends the natural sweetness of Medjool dates with creamy ricotta, drizzled honey, and crunchy pistachios for a perfect balance of flavors. With just 10 minutes of preparation, these elegant bites are ideal for gatherings, as appetizers, or a charming dessert. Impress your guests with this easy-to-make yet sophisticated dish that showcases seasonal ingredients beautifully. Enjoy them at your next celebration or as a simple snack to satisfy your sweet tooth!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6 (2 stuffed dates per serving) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- 2 tbsp honey (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the dates by slicing each Medjool date lengthwise without cutting through completely. Remove the pits and gently open them.
- In a small bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, honey, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until creamy.
- Fill each date generously with the ricotta mixture using a spoon or piping bag.
- Top with chopped pistachios and drizzle additional honey before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 138
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 7mg