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. I could have eaten the whole pan……I had to exercise a lot of self-control! This recipe is adapted from Dates Stuffed with Goat Cheese from The Food Lover’s Kitchen (a wonderful Paleo recipe site). The recipe sounded amazing, but I wanted to try them with mascarpone cheese (my Italian favorite) and a drizzle of real maple syrup. I’m in love with this one! I bet you can’t eat just one. 😉
Mascarpone Stuffed Dates with Maple Drizzle
Mascarpone Stuffed Dates with Maple Drizzle
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
23 mins
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.
Servings: 24
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
- 24 Medjool Dates pitted
- 6 oz Mascarpone cheese
- Grade A Dark Amber Maple Syrup about 2 tbsp for drizzling
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.
Recipe Notes
This recipe is adapted from Dates Stuffed with Goat Cheese from The Food Lover’s Kitchen
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Gina C. says
June 12, 2012 at 7:30 pmYes, this would be dangerous in my kitchen!
Vicky says
June 12, 2012 at 11:10 pmAmee! These look awesome!
Amee Livingston says
June 13, 2012 at 12:57 pmThank you! Yes, they are addictive!
Jill~a SaucyCook says
June 15, 2012 at 2:36 amI 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!
Shelley Alexander says
June 15, 2012 at 10:45 pmHi 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!
Rachael says
June 21, 2012 at 3:45 pmHi 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! 🙂
Six Sisters says
June 21, 2012 at 11:18 pmWe 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
Amee Livingston says
June 22, 2012 at 2:04 pmThank you Rachael!
Rebecca McGrath says
August 10, 2012 at 12:32 amAmee – this is definately a recipe i’d like to try!!! Will let you know how it goes!!! 😀
Amee Livingston says
August 10, 2012 at 1:43 amPlease do, Rebecca! I hope you love them! They are addictive…;)
Nancy Bennett says
December 23, 2014 at 2:05 amThese sounds wonderful, going to try tomorrow. Thanks
Amee Livingston says
December 23, 2014 at 4:17 amThank you Nancy! I hope that you enjoy them. Happy Holidays!