Name: Mascarpone Stuffed Dates with Maple Drizzle
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans; 24 Medjool Dates (pitted ); 6 oz Mascarpone cheese; 2 tbsp Grade A Dark Amber Maple Syrup

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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 parchment-lined 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!

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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

Amee

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.

4.69 from 22 votes

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Prep Time 7

Cook Time 3

Total Time 10

Course Appetizer, Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 24

Calories 110 kcal

Equipment

Oven
Baking sheet
Parchment paper

Ingredients

¼ cup finely chopped pecans
24 Medjool Dates pitted
6 oz Mascarpone cheese
2 tablespoon 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 parchment-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

Keyword Cheese, dates, gluten free, nuts

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Hi, I'm Amee and I'm completely obsessed with all things fitness, recipe makeovers, and creating tasty, time-saving, recipes. Born and raised in South Carolina, I have a deep love for southern food culture. I am a Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, Cancer Exercise Specialist, recipe developer, and freelance content creator. I believe that anyone can be an amazing home cook, and there's nothing better than family time around the table!