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Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates with Walnuts

Crispy Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates with Walnuts: A Holiday Delight

Delight in these Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates with Walnuts, a festive appetizer that's easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Make-Ahead Prep 1 hour
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dates
  • 12 pieces Medjool Dates Pits removed and sliced open
For the Filling
  • 4 oz Goat Cheese Use herbed for added flavor
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts Can substitute with pecans
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint Finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil For drizzling over dates

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Slice the Medjool dates lengthwise and remove the pits without splitting them completely.
  3. Stuff each date with a small spoonful of goat cheese, being careful not to overstuff.
  4. Press a walnut half into the cheese filling of each date.
  5. Drizzle olive oil over the stuffed dates on the baking sheet.
  6. Bake the stuffed dates for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  7. Garnish with finely chopped fresh mint before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These dates can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking. They are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven.

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