Description
These roasted dates were a surprise hit at our holiday party—warm, sweet, and filled with creamy goat cheese, a hint of citrus, and toasted walnuts. With rosemary and a drizzle of hot honey, each bite feels like a little luxury. Whether you serve them as an appetizer or dessert, they’re sure to wow.
Ingredients
1 (12 oz) pkg. pitted Medjool dates
1 (4 oz) log goat cheese, softened
⅓ cup finely chopped walnuts
2 tsp minced fresh rosemary
1 tsp orange zest + 2 tsp fresh orange juice
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp sea salt
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Hot honey, for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a small bowl, mix goat cheese, walnuts, rosemary, orange zest and juice, cinnamon, and salt.
Gently open each date and fill with the goat cheese mixture.
Place stuffed dates on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil.
Roast for 10–12 minutes, until warmed through and edges crisp slightly.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10–12 min
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g