Mascarpone Stuffed Dates: Your New Favorite Indulgent Treat
Discover the delightful combination of sweet dates and creamy mascarpone cheese topped with a rich maple drizzle. This easy recipe is perfect for a sweet indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Medjool dates
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the dates open and remove the pits.
- In a bowl, mix the mascarpone cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Stuff each date with the mascarpone mixture.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans on top.
- Place the stuffed dates on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
- Serve warm, drizzled with additional maple syrup.
Notes
- For a variation, try using different nuts like walnuts or almonds.
- These dates can be served as a dessert or appetizer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 date
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg