Mascarpone Stuffed Dates with Maple Drizzle
Indulge in the delightful experience of Mascarpone Stuffed Dates with Maple Drizzle. This elegant dessert features perfectly pitted Medjool dates, generously filled with rich mascarpone cheese and topped with crunchy pecans. A drizzle of Grade A Dark Amber maple syrup adds a sweet, luxurious finish that will leave your taste buds dancing. Quick to prepare and sophisticated enough for any gathering, these stuffed dates are a healthy alternative to traditional sweets, making them the perfect guilt-free treat for satisfying cravings or impressing guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: Makes 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 6 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
- 24 Medjool dates (pitted)
- 2 tbsp Grade A Dark Amber maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven broiler and position the rack at the top.
- Slice each pitted date lengthwise to create an opening for filling.
- Fill each date with mascarpone cheese and sprinkle chopped pecans on top.
- Arrange the stuffed dates on a lined baking sheet, then drizzle with maple syrup.
- Broil for about 3 minutes until lightly golden, watching carefully to prevent burning. Allow to cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 date (30g)
- Calories: 101
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 8mg