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Mascarpone Stuffed Dates with Maple Drizzle

A scrumptious recipe for mascarpone stuffed dates that taste just like pecan pie but a much healthier dessert option. Not to mention, so easy!

mascarpone stuffed dates with pecans and maple syrup baked on a cookie sheet with parchment paper

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • It’s super simple- made with only 4 ingredients!
  • It’s the perfect healthier dessert alternative.
  • These stuffed dates are naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup.
  • Ready in 10 minutes or less!

Ingredients You’ll Need

maple syrup, dates, mascarpone cheese and chopped pecans on a counter
  • Medjool dates– pitted
  • Pecans– chopped finely
  • Mascarpone cheese– this rich and creamy cheese is perfect for desserts
  • Maple syrup-Grade A Dark Amber

How To Make Mascarpone Stuffed Dates with Maple Drizzle

Step 1. Turn on the oven to broil and adjust the rack to the top position.

Step 2. Slice dates, lengthwise to remove the pit and create an opening for the filling.

Medjool dates pitted and sliced in half lengthwise

Step 3. Stuff dates with mascarpone cheese and sprinkle with finely chopped pecan crumbs.

dates stuffed with mascarpone cheese and sprinkled with pecans on a baking sheet

Step 4. Place dates on a baking sheet and drizzle with maple syrup. Broil for 3 minutes or until lightly golden. Watch carefully so they don’t burn! Allow to cool, slightly, and enjoy warm or room temperature.

stuffed dates fresh out of the oven on a baking sheet

Storing 

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

If you love this easy stuffed date recipe, you should also try these amazing Bacon-wrapped stuffed dates! They are so good and always the hit of the party!

More Delicious Recipes with Dates

Classic Oatmeal Date Bars

Old-Fashioned Date Nut Bread

Almond Date Balls with Coconut (tastes like a Larabar!)

Vintage Date Nut Cake

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overhead photo of stuffed dates ready to bake
close up photo of stuffed dates on parchment paper drizzled with maple syrup

Mascarpone Stuffed Dates with Maple Drizzle

This clean-eating date dessert reminds me of one of my favorite southern treats, decadent pecan pie. The flavors are a heavenly blend, very rich and sweet with a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
4.68 from 49 votes
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Course: Appetizer, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 7 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 24
Calories: 110kcal
Author: Amee

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans 
  • 24 Medjool Dates pitted 
  • 6 oz Mascarpone cheese
  • 2 tbsp Grade A Dark Amber Maple Syrup

Instructions

  • Turn on oven broiler and move oven rack to the top position.  
  • Slice dates lengthwise to remove pit and create an opening for the filling.  Stuff dates with mascarpone cheese and sprinkle with finely chopped pecan crumbs.  
  • Place on a lined baking sheet and drizzle with maple syrup. 
  • Broil 3 minutes or until lightly golden. Watch carefully so they do not burn! Allow to cool, slightly and enjoy warm or room temperature.  
  • Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

This recipe is adapted from Dates Stuffed with Goat Cheese from The Food Lover’s Kitchen
 

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 135IU | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
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42 Comments

    1. 5 stars
      Very good but definitely donโ€™t recommend parchment paper in the broiler. Will do again using foil.

    1. 5 stars
      Is the calorie count per stuffed date? I just ate 6 and now realize these are soooo good but might not be as healthy as I thought lol.

    2. Would honey be a good substitute for the maple syrup? I donโ€™t care for it. But this is making my mouth water! ๐Ÿ˜

  1. I make a similar appetizer-stuff the dates with lemon rind, honey & marscapone, then wrap them in prosciutto and crisp them a bit. You’re right-you can’t eat just one! I may have to try them your way! BTW, you can’t read any of these comments in the white on beige!

  2. Hi Amee, These dates look so yummy! I love to stuff dates with nuts or seeds and goat cheese and drizzle them with honey so this recipe sounds like something I will have to make. Thanks for sharing!

  3. Hi Amee! I just recently started a love affair with mascarpone cheese… lol. I usually stuff my dates with feta cheese for some saltiness, but I LOVE this idea. All over it! Love your site, too! ๐Ÿ™‚

  4. We love stuffed dates! Thanks for the yummy recipe! We appreciate you linking up to our “Strut Your Stuff Saturday”. Hope you’ll come back soon! -The Sisters

  5. making these with pistachios for christmas party. They sound wonderful, Might use pomegranate syrup instead of maple.

  6. 5 stars
    Made these but used aged balsamic vinegar instead of the maple syrup and they were fantastic! I will definitely be making these again.

  7. These look perfect for my Christmas Eve get together. Can’t wait to try them! thanks for the recipe! I’m a new follower!

  8. 5 stars
    Lovely, easy-peasy, little dessert treat! (For me, I’m better off changing out the parchment paper for foil and using the rack 2nd from broiler, wink, wink, if you know what I mean…just a little deterrent, not a deal breaker!)

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