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Cheesecake Stuffed Dates
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 12 Medjool dates, pitted
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (such as almonds or pecans)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix 4 oz of softened cream cheese, 2 tbsp of powdered sugar, and 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract until smooth.
- Using a small knife, make a lengthwise cut in each pitted date and carefully open it up to create a pocket.
- Stuff each date with the cream cheese mixture, using about 1 tsp for each date.
- Sprinkle the stuffed dates with chopped nuts, pressing gently to adhere.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the cream cheese filling to set.
- Enjoy your delicious cheesecake stuffed dates!
Cheesecake stuffed dates are a delightful combination of sweet, creamy, and decadent flavors. This delectable treat has a rich history, with roots in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. The dish gained popularity in the United States as a unique dessert offering. Renowned chefs like Yotam Ottolenghi have elevated the recipe, infusing it with their own creative twists. The best version of this dish can be found in upscale restaurants and bakeries that prioritize using high-quality dates and rich, creamy cheesecake filling. The key to a perfect cheesecake stuffed date lies in the quality of the dates, which should be soft and luscious, and the creamy cheesecake filling, which should be perfectly balanced in sweetness and texture. For a unique twist, some chefs also incorporate nuts or citrus zest into the filling for added depth of flavor.
15 min
12
120 calories
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