Description
Indulge in these sweet and creamy Mascarpone Stuffed Dates with a delightful maple drizzle – an easy and elegant appetizer or dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 Medjool dates (pitted)
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese (softened)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans or walnuts
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- pinch of flaky sea salt (optional)
Ingredients:
Instructions
- Slice and Pit Dates: Slice each date lengthwise and remove the pit.
- Mascarpone Filling: Mix mascarpone and vanilla until smooth. Fill dates with mixture.
- Add Nuts: Sprinkle chopped nuts on top of filled dates.
- Arrange and Drizzle: Place dates on a platter and drizzle with maple syrup before serving.
- Optional Salt: Sprinkle sea salt for extra flavor.
Notes
- You can prepare these up to a day ahead and refrigerate, then drizzle with maple syrup right before serving.
- Enhance with cinnamon or orange zest for added taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
