Description
Festive “Honey Pistachio Ricotta Stuffed Dates” bring Irish charm to sweet celebrations. Creamy ricotta and crunchy pistachios nestled in luscious dates create a delightful St. Patrick’s Day indulgence you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
Fruits:
- 12 Medjool dates, pitted
Nuts, Sweeteners, and Spices:
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Carefully split Medjool dates along one side, keeping them intact while removing the pits to create a delicate pocket for filling.
- Whisk ricotta cheese with honey, vanilla extract, and a subtle hint of cinnamon until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform cream with a luxurious texture.
- Gently spoon or pipe the fragrant ricotta blend into each date, ensuring a generous but neat filling that complements the natural sweetness of the fruit.
- Adorn the stuffed dates with a generous sprinkle of finely chopped pistachios, creating a delightful crunch and nutty complexity.
- Complete the presentation by drizzling a golden stream of honey over the topped dates, enhancing their visual appeal and adding an extra layer of indulgent sweetness.
Notes
- Swap honey for maple syrup or agave nectar to create a vegan-friendly version of this sweet treat.
- Toast pistachios lightly in a dry pan to enhance their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the stuffed dates.
- Refrigerate the stuffed dates for 30 minutes before serving to help the filling set and intensify the flavors.
- Experiment with different spices like cardamom or orange zest to add a unique twist to the ricotta filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 157
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg