Stuffed Dates with Cheese & Nuts

Known as stone fruit, dates are tropical fruits that grow on date palm trees and are extremely nutritious. They are most popularly known for their size, soft texture, nutritional benefits, and rich flavor. Dates are also rightfully known as nature’s candy because of their unparalleled flavor and sweetness. They have been a part of Middle Eastern cuisine for thousands of years and have gradually gained popularity all over the world today, especially because of their natural sweetening ability.                      

Since these dates are naturally high in sugar, they are a common choice for many to break their fast to combat exhaustion and rejuvenate the body’s energy level. While everyone can get their hands on these tasty dates today, growing them is a labor-intensive process, as it usually takes up to seven years for date palm trees to start producing. And to top it off, no birds or bees help in pollinating them, so the harvesters have to hand pollinate them, making the growing process even more complex. 

Leaving aside the complexity of growing them, dates have an excellent nutrition profile, contain several vitamins and minerals, and are also high in antioxidants. Now that we have painted a clear picture of dates, let's take a look at one of the best ways to enjoy them. Here's the recipe for Stuffed Dates With Cheese & Nuts: 

Ingredients

• Softened Cream Cheese
• Crumbled Gorgonzola Cheese
• Dates
• Walnuts or Almonds

Direction

• First off, you need to slice each date with a sharp knife and remove the pits, unless you bought the already pitted dates.
• Next, mix the Cream Cheese and Gorgonzola Cheese well together in a bowl.
• Now, stuff or spread the cheese mixture on every date.
• Chop the walnut and almonds and top off the dates.
• While you can serve them cold, you can also bake them. If you are baking, spread them in a pan and place them inside an oven at 375 degrees for about 10 minutes.

Tips for Stuffing The Dates

• Try to use softer and larger dates, preferably Medjool dates as they are the largest.
• Make sure that you do not cut the dates all the way to the bottom.
• You can serve them as a cold snack, but you can also eat them when they're warm.
• You can also freeze them for a frozen treat.
• We have only listed a few ingredients, but you can also explore and experiment with other ingredients.

More Ways to Stuff the Dates

• Try peanut butter or even almond butter.
• Feta stuffed dates with tomatoes and topped with basil.
• Finish with honey

 This stuffed dates with cheese and nuts recipe are delicious and versatile. They can be served at room temperature, warm after baking them, or as a frozen treat. 

This is one recipe that you should definitely try, but there are also many other ways to enjoy these sweet dates. You can toss them inside your smoothie, homemade granola bar, mix them with ice cream, and many more. Dates are an excellent ingredient to elevate the taste of simple dishes.

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