Best 3 Spiced Dates With Mascarpone Cheese Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our enticing spiced dates stuffed with mascarpone cheese. These delightful morsels are a captivating fusion of sweet and savory, featuring plump dates enveloping a creamy mascarpone filling, delicately infused with a blend of aromatic spices. As you bite into these exquisite treats, the soft texture of the dates harmonizes perfectly with the luscious mascarpone, creating a textural experience that tantalizes your taste buds. Each date is meticulously handcrafted, ensuring uniformity in size and presentation, making them visually stunning additions to any dessert table or platter. Our collection of recipes caters to your culinary preferences, offering variations that range from traditional to contemporary. Embark on a culinary journey as we guide you through the steps of creating these delectable treats, exploring different flavor combinations and presentation ideas. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook seeking culinary inspiration, our recipes will empower you to create this exceptional dish that is sure to impress and delight your family and friends.

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SPICED DATES WITH MASCARPONE CHEESE



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Fancy shmancy, but very easy to make. Very MiddleEastern/Mediterranean! You can serve it as a fruity appetizer or as a dessert.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 bottle light-bodied red wine, like beaujolais
8 medjool dates
16 whole almonds, skin on,lightly toasted
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorn
1 tablespoon clove
1 tablespoon grated orange zest, dry or fresh
4 whole allspice berries
2 two inch cinnamon sticks
1 dried bay leaf
1/4 lb mascarpone cheese, room temperature
sea salt, for serving

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring the wine to a simmer.
  • Add the dates and poach until the skins blister.
  • With a slotted spoon, lift out the dates and, while warm, remove and discard the skins.
  • Cut open the dates on one long side, remove the pits and place two almonds in the center of each date.
  • Fold closed.
  • To the wine, add the honey, peppercorns, cloves, orange zest, allspice, cinnamon sticks and bay leaf.
  • Continue simmering until the wine is reduced by half, about 20 minutes.
  • Strain wine into a clean saucepan.
  • Add the dates to the wine and heat gently, over a medium low heat, until warmed through, but not hot, then remove from heat.
  • To serve, place a dollop of mascarpone in the center of each of four plates.
  • Spoon two dates and a little wine sauce on each plate, sprinkle lightly with sea salt and serve.

STUFFED DATES WITH CLEMENTINES



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This easy-to-assemble dessert platter offers a variety of textures and tastes: chewy, sweet mascarpone-stuffed dates, crunchy salted almonds, and juicy, almost sugary clementines.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup mascarpone cheese (about 4 ounces)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon sugar
8 Medjool dates
1/2 cup whole raw almonds, skin on
1/4 teaspoon olive oil
Pinch of coarse salt
3 clementines or tangerines, peeled and separated into segments

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Stir together mascarpone, cinnamon, and sugar in a small bowl. Cut a slit lengthwise in each date, and remove pit. Fill each date with 1 tablespoon cheese mixture. Refrigerate dates until ready to serve, up to 2 hours.
  • Toss almonds with oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast in oven until fragrant and deep golden brown, about 10 minutes; sprinkle with salt. Arrange toasted almonds, stuffed dates, and clementine segments on a serving platter.

SPICED BAKED FIGS WITH GINGER MASCARPONE



Spiced baked figs with ginger mascarpone image

This dish makes the perfect ending to a relaxed dinner party, special yet stress-free

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dessert, Dinner

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 figs , halved
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp clear honey
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp orange juice
2 star anise
shortbread fingers, to serve
1 ball stem ginger , very finely chopped
1 tbsp ginger syrup from the jar
½ a 250g tub mascarpone

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Lay the figs in an ovenproof roasting dish, dot over the butter and drizzle with honey. Sprinkle over the sugar and cinnamon, then pour over the orange juice and mix lightly. Nestle the star anise amongst the figs and roast for 15-20 minutes.
  • When ready to serve, mix the ginger and syrup through the mascarpone. Place 4 fig halves, drizzled with syrup, on a plate with a dollop of mascarpone and some shortbread fingers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 33 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 32 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.22 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Make sure to use high-quality dates for the best flavor. Medjool dates are a great option.
  • If you don't have any pistachio nuts, you can substitute another type of nut, such as almonds or walnuts.
  • Be careful not to overcook the dates. They should be soft and slightly chewy, but not mushy.
  • If you don't have any mascarpone cheese, you can substitute another type of soft cheese, such as cream cheese or ricotta.
  • Serve the spiced dates immediately, while they are still warm and gooey.

Conclusion:

Spiced dates with mascarpone cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet dates, warm spices, and creamy mascarpone cheese is irresistible. This recipe is sure to impress your friends and family, and it is also a great way to use up any leftover dates.

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