12 Stuffed Dates with Walnut and Goat Cheese Magic
Make a quick and delicious sweet and savory appetizer by stuffing dates with creamy goat cheese and crunchy walnuts. This recipe is simple and perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 12 appetizers
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Medjool dates
- 4 ounces soft goat cheese, room temperature
- 12 walnut halves
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- Pinch of flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice each date lengthwise down one side, creating a small pocket. Remove the pit if necessary.
- Carefully stuff each date with a small amount of goat cheese. You want a balanced filling.
- Place one walnut half on top of or inside the cheese filling of each date.
- Arrange the stuffed dates on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, just until the cheese softens slightly and the dates warm through.
- Remove from the oven. If desired, drizzle with a tiny bit of honey and sprinkle with flaky sea salt immediately.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use soft, room-temperature goat cheese for easy stuffing.
- Medjool dates work best because they are large and soft.
- Taste the cheese first; if it is already salty, skip the added salt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 date
- Calories: Approx. 90
- Sugar: Approx. 8g
- Sodium: Approx. 40mg
- Fat: Approx. 6g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 9g
- Fiber: Approx. 1g
- Protein: Approx. 2g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 5mg