Smoked Almond Stuffed Dates
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and smoky with these irresistible Smoked Almond Stuffed Dates. Featuring soft, caramel-like Medjool dates filled with a luscious cream cheese blend lightly sweetened with honey and a hint of sea salt, each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. The crowning touch? A crunchy smoked almond nestled at the center, bringing a bold, nutty flavor to this elegant appetizer. Garnished with a sprinkle of fresh chives for added freshness and color, these no-cook, bite-sized treats are as easy to prepare as they are impressive to serve. Ideal for entertaining, holidays, or an indulgent snack, these stuffed dates are guaranteed to disappear in no time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Medjool dates
- 12 pieces Smoked almonds
- 120 grams Cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoons Sea salt
- 1 tablespoon Fresh chives (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Slice each Medjool date lengthwise down one side and remove the pit, creating an opening for the filling.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, honey, and sea salt. Stir until smooth and well-incorporated.
Use a small spoon or piping bag to fill each date with approximately 1-2 teaspoons of the cream cheese mixture.
Insert one smoked almond into the center of the cream cheese filling in each date.
Gently press the halves of the date together to partially close it, allowing some of the filling and almond to remain visible.
If desired, finely chop fresh chives and sprinkle them over the stuffed dates for a pop of color and extra flavor.
Arrange the stuffed dates on a serving platter and serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1343 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.9 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.9 g | 124% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 121 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 1033 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 231.7 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.2 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 202.9 g | ||
| Protein | 13.7 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 346 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 2299 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
