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Roasted Stuffed Dates

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By: Shinee Published: 2/22/2018Updated: 6/08/2021

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Roasted stuffed dates are addicting bites of all time!!! Roasting turns sweet medjool dates into gooey “caramels” that pairs beautifully with toasted nuts inside.

Roasted medjool dates stuffed with cream cheese and pecans arranged on a platter with a glass of wine. Roasted stuffed dates are addicting bites of all time!!! Roasting turns sweet medjool dates into gooey "caramels" that pairs beautifully with toasted nuts inside. #datesnacks #dateappetizer #easyappetizer

Oh my gosh, you guys, I have such a treat for you today!!

It’s not something you’d think of appetizers. But they ARE indeed a perfect appetizer to pass around at a cocktail party, or serve before dinner. These roasted medjool dates are also quite an amazing (and healthy!) snack!

So what’s so special about this snack?

You know that medjool dates (my favorite kind!) are naturally sweet and used in many energy balls/bars and smoothies. They’re healthy sugar alternatives.

But did you know that when roasted, these little wrinkly dry fruits turn into gooey caramels? I mean I’m not even exaggerating here. It’s so unbelievably good!!!

And to cut the sweetness, we’re stuffing the pitted dates with walnuts (or pecans) and cream cheese. This combination is simply AMAZING! Toasted nuts + gooey caramel-like dates + creamy cream cheese!!! Cream cheese is totally optional though. I feel like it cuts down the sweetness nicely, but walnut stuffed dates are just as addicting.

Roasted stuffed medjool dates in individual mini plates . One date is bitten off exposing gooey caramel inside. #datesnacks #dateappetizer #easyappetizer

I first learned this snack from Aimee Song (aka IG queen, aka @songofstyle). She is such a fun person to follow and this date snack/appetizer is straight from her stories (minus the cream cheese).

Anyway, dates don’t need to be wrapped in bacon to be good. Of course, I won’t turn those down either, but this healthy little bites are just as delicious!

Beautifully arranged roasted dates on a platter with a bottle of wine in the background. Perfect easy appetizer in minutes! #datesnacks #dateappetizer #easyappetizer

Let me know if you give this a try! And I really, really hope you give this a try. You can even just try roasting 3 dates to see how amazing they are!

Roasted Stuffed Dates

Roasted stuffed dates are addicting bites of all time!!! Roasting turns sweet medjool dates into gooey "caramels" that pairs beautifully with toasted nuts inside.
5 from 3 votes
serves: 10 pieces
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total : 20 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 10 dates
  • 1-2 oz cream cheese
  • 10 pecan or walnut halves
Note: I test all my recipes with both measurements for the most precise and accurate result!

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
  • To pit the dates, make a small slit length-wise and discard the pits.
  • Fill each date with about 1/2-1 teaspoon of cream cheese.
  • Then top with pecan or walnut halves.
  • Arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes.

Tips & Notes:

Feel free to make as many (or as fewer) as you wish.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 39kcal (2%) Carbohydrates: 6g (2%) Protein: 1g (2%) Fat: 2g (3%) Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 3mg (1%) Sodium: 9mg Potassium: 56mg (2%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 5g (6%) Vitamin A: 40IU (1%) Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) Calcium: 6mg (1%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Author: Shinee
Course:Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine:American
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  1. Gabrielle Clissold says

    Posted on 10 March 2022 at 6:53 pm

    5 stars
    can this be made dairy free for Whole 30?

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 12 March 2022 at 3:22 pm

      Hi, Gabrielle. Not sure what would be a good substitute for cream cheese, as I’m not familiar with vegan diet. And I’ve never tried it without cream cheese.

      Reply
  2. Suzette says

    Posted on 2 May 2018 at 11:35 pm

    Can these be made in advanced and stored in the freezer?

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 7 May 2018 at 12:25 pm

      Hi, Suzette. I never tried freezing them, but I don’t see why you couldn’t. Let me know if you give it a try.

      Reply
  3. Tonya says

    Posted on 22 March 2018 at 1:04 pm

    5 stars
    Made these and they were amazing and so simple.

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 24 March 2018 at 10:38 am

      Yay, so glad you tried these, Tonya! I’m obsessed with these. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Camila Hurst says

    Posted on 24 February 2018 at 8:23 pm

    These look delicious!! I love medjool dates myself!! I ought to try this sometime!!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 24 February 2018 at 8:37 pm

      Thanks, Camila. These are addicting. Hope you’ll love these too.

      Reply

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