Description
Delicious Medjool dates filled with creamy mascarpone cheese and drizzled with rich maple syrup, topped with crunchy pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 Medjool dates, pitted
- 6 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
- 2 tbsp grade A dark amber maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven: Turn on the oven broiler and move the oven rack to the top position for optimal heat distribution.
- Prepare the dates: Slice the dates lengthwise carefully to remove the pits, creating an opening for the filling.
- Stuff the dates: Generously spoon or pipe the mascarpone cheese into each date, letting the creamy goodness overflow slightly for dramatic effect.
- Add pecan crumbs: Sprinkle the finely chopped pecan crumbs generously on top of the stuffed dates for texture and crunch.
- Drizzle with maple syrup: Place the stuffed dates on a lined baking sheet and drizzle with maple syrup, giving them that gorgeous sheen.
- Broil to perfection: Broil for 3 minutes or until the tops become lightly golden. Watch closely to prevent burning—this step adds that coveted caramelization.
- Cool and serve: Allow them to cool slightly, then enjoy them warm or at room temperature. They store beautifully in the fridge for up to three days—if they last that long!
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the dates a few hours in advance and store them in the fridge before broiling. They’ll still taste fresh and delicious!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed dates
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg