Description
Sweet dates stuffed with creamy feta and crunchy walnuts, finished with a luscious honey glaze for a sophisticated appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
20 Medjool dates, pitted
100g feta cheese, crumbled
50g walnuts, chopped
2 tablespoons honey
Optional: fresh thyme or rosemary for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Carefully slice each date lengthwise to create an opening.
3. Mix crumbled feta and chopped walnuts in a small bowl. Spoon the mixture into each date.
4. Place stuffed dates on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes until slightly golden.
5. Drizzle honey over the baked dates and add optional fresh herbs for garnish.
6. Arrange on a platter and serve.
Notes
Add spices like cinnamon or paprika for extra flavor.
Substitute walnuts with almonds or pecans.
Use goat cheese instead of feta for creamier filling.
Drizzle with maple syrup instead of honey for variation.
Prepare dates ahead of time and bake just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg