Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Honey Pistachio Ricotta Stuffed Dates, a delightful St. Patrick’s Day treat that perfectly balances natural sweetness with creamy richness and a satisfying crunch. Made with fresh Medjool dates, smooth ricotta cheese, and crunchy pistachios, these elegant bites are not only quick to prepare but also a nutritious option for gatherings or special occasions. In just 10 minutes, you can impress your guests with this simple yet indulgent dessert. Whether served as an appetizer, dessert, or snack, these stuffed dates will surely be the highlight of your celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Medjool dates (pitted)
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- 2 tbsp honey (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Slice each Medjool date lengthwise and remove the pits.
- In a small bowl, mix ricotta cheese, honey, vanilla extract, and optional cinnamon until smooth.
- Generously stuff each date with the ricotta mixture using a spoon or piping bag.
- Top each stuffed date with chopped pistachios and drizzle with extra honey before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date (30g)
- Calories: 94
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 4mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg