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Mascarpone Stuffed Dates with Maple Drizzle

Mascarpone Stuffed Dates with Maple Drizzle: A Sweet Indulgence

Mascarpone Stuffed Dates with Maple Drizzle is a quick, delicious, and guilt-free dessert featuring just four ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings: 4 dates
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dates
  • 12 pieces Medjool Dates Make sure they are pitted.
  • 1/2 cup Pecans Chopped; alternatively use walnuts or almonds.
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Mascarpone Cheese Cream cheese can be used as an alternative.
For the Drizzle
  • 1/4 cup Grade A Dark Amber Maple Syrup Honey can be used as a substitute.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Spoon or Piping Bag

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to broil. Position an oven rack at the top for caramelizing the dates.
  2. Slice each Medjool date lengthwise to remove the pit, keeping them intact.
  3. Stuff each date with mascarpone cheese using a spoon or piping bag, then sprinkle with chopped pecans.
  4. Drizzle maple syrup generously over the stuffed dates.
  5. Broil the dates for about 3 minutes until golden.
  6. Allow the dates to cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.
  7. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1dateCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 5mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Watch carefully while broiling to prevent burning. Add a pinch of sea salt for contrast in sweetness.

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