St. Patrick’s Day Treat: Honey Pistachio Ricotta Stuffed Dates
These Honey Pistachio Ricotta Stuffed Dates are a simple yet elegant St. Patrick’s Day treat—naturally sweet, creamy, and packed with crunch!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 stuffed dates 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- Prepare the Dates: Slice each Medjool date lengthwise, being careful not to cut all the way through. Remove the pits and gently open them up for stuffing.
- Make the Ricotta Filling: In a small bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of cinnamon until smooth and creamy.
- Stuff the Dates: Using a spoon or piping bag, fill each date with the ricotta mixture.
- Garnish: Sprinkle chopped pistachios over the top of the stuffed dates. Drizzle with extra honey for added sweetness.
Notes
For a festive touch, you can sprinkle some green-colored sugar or chopped mint on top for an extra pop of color.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date
- Calories: 120kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1g
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg