Best 6 Dates Stuffed With Pistachio Cream Cheese Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our enticing stuffed dates, carefully handcrafted to tantalize your taste buds. Discover the perfect harmony of sweet and savory flavors as plump, succulent dates yield to a creamy, velvety filling of pistachio-infused cream cheese. Pistachio lovers, rejoice! For we have curated a symphony of delectable recipes, each featuring this vibrant green nut. From the classic combination of dates and pistachios to the unexpected twist of chocolate-dipped pistachio clusters, our collection offers a treat for every palate. Embark on a delightful adventure, where the Middle Eastern tradition of stuffed dates meets the culinary artistry of modern cuisine. Prepare to be captivated by the rich tapestry of flavors and textures that await you in these extraordinary recipes.

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CREAM CHEESE-STUFFED DATES RECIPE



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Prep our party-perfect Cream Cheese-Stuffed Dates Recipe in only 15 minutes. With such an easy prep, this sweet, salty and completely delish stuffed dates recipe will leave you with more time to mingle and overhear exclamations.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 15m

Yield 13 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 Tbsp. honey
26 dates, pitted
1/4 cup chopped PLANTERS Lightly Salted Almonds

Steps:

  • Mix cream cheese and honey until blended; spoon into resealable plastic bag.
  • Cut small piece off one bottom corner of bag; use to pipe cream cheese mixture into dates.
  • Top with nuts, pressing gently into cream cheese mixture to secure.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 35 mg, Carbohydrate 15 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 13 g, Protein 1 g

YVONNE MAFFEI'S DATES WITH CREAM AND CHOPPED PISTACHIOS



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Dates and dairy are ancient staples of the Middle East. This recipe, from Yvonne Maffei, who writes the popular cooking and nutrition blog My Halal Kitchen, combines the two into a luxurious dessert, for Ramadan or other feasts, with very little effort from the cook.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     quick, snack, dessert

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 large medjool dates
24 whole almonds (preferably blanched), walnuts or pecans
3 to 4 tablespoons crème fraîche
Freshly grated zest of 1 lemon or 1/2 orange (about 2 teaspoons)
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped pistachios

Steps:

  • Rinse and dry the dates. Make a clean cut along the side of each date to open, and remove the pit.
  • Stuff each date with 2 whole almonds and lightly pinch closed. (The recipe can be made up to this point up to 2 days in advance. Store in an airtight container.)
  • When ready to serve, arrange dates cut sides up on a plate or platter. Drizzle on the crème fraîche, making a dollop on each date. Sprinkle on the citrus zest, then the chopped pistachios. Serve immediately, as finger food or on plates with a small fork and knife.

GOAT CHEESE AND PISTACHIO-STUFFED DATES



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Categories     Cheese     Side     Goat Cheese     Date     Pistachio     Pastry

Yield makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 ounces soft goat cheese
3 tablespoons shelled salted pistachios, toasted and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish
Freshly ground pepper
8 plump, soft dried dates (preferably Medjool), pitted and halved lengthwise

Steps:

  • Stir together the goat cheese, 2 tablespoons of the pistachios, and the chives in a small bowl until smooth. Season with pepper.
  • Arrange the dates, cut side up, on a platter. Fit a pastry bag with a large round tip, and fill it with the goat cheese mixture. Pipe the mixture onto each date half to cover. (Alternatively, pipe the goat cheese mixture using a resealable plastic bag with 1 inch cut from one corner, or simply spread the mixture on the dates with a butter knife.) Garnish the dates with the remaining tablespoon pistachios and more chives.

GOAT CHEESE AND PISTACHIO STUFFED DATES



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These hors d'oeuvres combine the best of sweet and savory flavors.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 ounces soft goat cheese
3 tablespoons shelled salted pistachios, toasted and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish
Freshly ground pepper
8 plump, soft dried dates (preferably Medjool), pitted and halved lengthwise

Steps:

  • Stir together goat cheese, 2 tablespoons pistachios, and chives in a small bowl until smooth. Season with pepper.
  • Arrange the dates, cut sides up, on a platter. Fit a pastry bag with a large round tip, and fill with goat-cheese mixture. Pipe mixture onto each date half to cover. (Alternatively, pipe goat-cheese mixture using a resealable plastic bag with 1 inch cut off of one corner, or simply spread mixture on dates with a butter knife.) Garnish dates with remaining tablespoon pistachios and more chives.

DATES STUFFED WITH CREAM CHEESE AND PECANS



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This is a recipe that my mother makes as a quick appetizer for special occasions. It may seem like an odd combination of flavors at first, but trust me, these can be addictive!

Provided by Nicole Isabella

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 3m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

pitted dates, as many as you want
cream cheese
pecans, per date

Steps:

  • "Butterfly"the dates, making sure that they are still attached along one side Spread the dates open and fill with a generous amount of cream cheese.
  • Place a pecan over the filling.
  • Close the date, shaping it back into its original shape.
  • Eat and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts :

SIMPLE CREAM CHEESE STUFFED DATES



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Easiest ever. The combination of the sweetness of the dates the slight saltiness of the cream cheese, and the savoury of the paprika works out surprisingly well.

Provided by Is This Really Nece

Categories     Cheese

Time 5m

Yield 12 dates

Number Of Ingredients 3

12 dried dates
4 tablespoons cream cheese
2 teaspoons paprika

Steps:

  • Pit the dates. Stuff dates with 1 tsp cream cheese each. Put on plate and distribute paprika on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 41.3, Fat 1.8, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 5.3, Sodium 14.6, Carbohydrate 6.5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 5.3, Protein 0.6

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, soft dates: This will make them easier to work with and will result in a more flavorful filling.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened: This will make it easier to mix and will help the filling to be smooth and creamy.
  • Use a piping bag or ziploc bag to fill the dates: This will make the process easier and will help you to create a more uniform filling.
  • Be patient when stuffing the dates: It can take some time to get the filling into the dates, but it's worth it for the delicious results.
  • Chill the dates before serving: This will help the filling to set and will make them easier to eat.

Conclusion:

Dates stuffed with pistachio cream cheese are a delicious and elegant appetizer or snack. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like them sweet, savory, or a combination of both, these dates are sure to please. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give these dates stuffed with pistachio cream cheese a try.

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