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Easy Christmas Stuffed Dates

A flavorful and foolproof holiday appetizer featuring sweet Medjool dates stuffed with creamy goat cheese, topped with toasted walnuts and hot honey.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 dates
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 95
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 12 large Medjool dates pitted
  • 4 oz goat cheese softened
Toppings
  • 12 halves walnuts toasted
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley or thyme chopped
  • 1 pinch flaky sea salt

Equipment

  • Paring knife
  • Small bowl
  • Serving platter

Method
 

  1. Slice dates lengthwise to create a pocket and remove the pits.
  2. In a small bowl, mash the goat cheese until smooth and creamy.
  3. Stuff each date generously with about 1 teaspoon of goat cheese.
  4. Press a walnut half into the top of the cheese filling.
  5. Arrange dates on a platter and drizzle with honey.
  6. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, fresh herbs, and sea salt. Serve immediately.

Notes

You can prep the stuffed dates up to 3 days ahead; just add honey and nuts right before serving to keep them crunchy.