4-Ingredient Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates
With just 4 ingredients—Medjool dates, goat cheese, pistachios, and pomegranate molasses—you can have a delicious treat in under 15 minutes. Plus, you can customize it with additional toppings like olive oil or herbs.
Ingredients
- 16 Medjool dates pitted (about 1-12 ounce container)
- 3/4 cup roasted and shelled lightly salted pistachios roughly chopped
- 4 ounce log plain goat cheese
- 4 teaspoons pomegranate molasses
- Optional toppings of your choice (Pinch of flakey salt, drizzle of olive oil, sprinkle of fresh herbs, or a drizzle of honey)
Instructions
- Use a knife to make a lengthwise slit in each Medjool date, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- To a small bowl, add 1/2 cup of pistachios and goat cheese. Mix together with a fork until combined.
- Add a spoonful of this goat cheese mixture to each halved date (about 1 tablespoon per date).
- Drizzle with pomegranate molasses (about ¼ teaspoon per date) and top with a sprinkle of remaining pistachios. Feel free to add any additional toppings of your choice if desired as well.
- Arrange on a serving platter and serve immediately, or store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
Nutrition Note: This is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Nutrition may vary depending on ingredients used. This calculation does not include optional toppings. For more nutrition information, seek a professional registered dietitian's advice.
Softening Ingredients Note: If you have time, set your dates and goat cheese out at room temperature for about 10 minutes before starting this recipe. This will allow them to soften and be easier to work with.
Roasting Pistachios Note: If you have unroasted pistachios, you can easily toast them for extra flavor. Add the pistachios to a small pan over medium heat. Let toast for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
Subbing Pomegranate Molasses Note: The pomegranate molasses tends to sink into the goat cheese quickly, so drizzle right before serving. If you can’t find pomegranate molasses, feel free to use a plain or flavored honey such as cinnamon honey.
Nutrition
Serving: 1dateCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 65mgPotassium: 225mgFiber: 2gSugar: 17gCalcium: 32mg
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