These Cream Cheese Stuffed Dates are a true holiday delight! Making these no-bake, refined sugar-free stuffed dates are so easy and fun, and take only a few minutes to prepare!
Loaded with orange zest, and dried cranberries, these cheese stuffed dates are a delicious snack, appetizer, or dessert.
Use it for an eggy aroma and taste in vegan dishes, such as tofu scrambles or chickpea omelets.
Table of contents
The flavor and taste of these dates are just so exotic, that with each bite you will get an extravaganza of flavors and texture!
The holiday season is right here, and we all look for amazing desserts and treat ideas to celebrate the festivities with our family and friends. Isn’t it?
Looking for an easy, yet elegant last-minute date dessert/appetizer to dazzle your guests? Then this simple cream cheese stuffed dates recipe is for you!
About Cream Cheese Stuffed Dates
These quick, easy and delicious stuffed dates with pistachios/walnuts/pomegranate arils are easily customizable. So you can do some modifications to suit your taste and the taste of your guests.
If you are looking for an elegant and no-cook party appetizer or dessert, or just want to jazz up the regular dates, then you’ve come to the right place. Because these stuffed dates are perfect treats or appetizers for the Holiday season! Plus, they can also be enjoyed year around.
The process to make cream cheese stuffed dates is super easy and simple. To make this cream cheese stuffed dates, all you have to do is pit the dates, make the filling by mixing 3-4 ingredients, and fill the pitted dates with the filling.
Finally, top the dates with your favorite toppings and drizzle with some honey! Done! Can it get any simpler?
Make them on Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve, they would come out as a party pleasure!
These Cream Cheese Stuffed Dates
are a perfect holiday dessert
are simple and easy to make
are no-bake and easy bite-sized appetizer
an easily be customized
have endless topping options
also, make a lovely dessert for dinner parties
can also be packed in a gift box
Love cream cheese recipes, then you should check out these amazing recipes: Cream Cheese Cookies, No-Bake Cream Cheese Lemon Mousse, Cream Cheese White Chocolate Truffles, and No-Bake Cream Cheese Lemon Mousse.
Ingredients
To make this stuffed dates recipe, you’ll need some simple and easily available ingredients which are:
-
Dates - It is the main ingredient of this recipe, so use the fresh and organic ones for the best experience! You can use any soft dates or Medjool dates for making this stuffed dates recipe.
-
Filling - For the filling, I have used cream cheese, honey, orange zest, and dried cranberries.
-
Toppings - I topped the dates with 3 different toppings which are chopped walnuts, chopped roasted salted pistachios, and pomegranate arils. And finally drizzled them with honey!
How to make Cream Cheese Stuffed Dates
This might be one of the easiest party appetizers that take only a few minutes to whip up. Here it is done in just a couple of simple steps:
Step 1: Prepare the cream cheese filling: Make the filling by combining cream cheese, honey, orange zest, and chopped dried cranberries.
Step 2: Stuff the dates: Pit the dates, fill them with cream cheese filling, and top with nuts or fruits.
Step 3: Chill. Drizzle with honey and enjoy!
You will get the step-by-step picture and video recipe instructions on this page.
Baked Stuffed Dates
If you are into warm and baked dates, then you can bake these cream cheese dates in a preheated oven or air-fryer at 350°F/175°C for about 5 to 10 minutes or until the dates have warmed through and the cheese has changed some color.
Topping Suggestions
If you are not into nuts then you can also use other toppings such as fruits, berries, or flowers.
Other toppings that taste so good in these cream cheese stuffed dates are dried strawberries, pomegranate arils, dried raspberries, dried rose petals, coconut flakes, or chocolate shavings.
More amazing Holiday desserts you may also like are: Lemon White Chocolate Cookies, White Chocolate Rocky Road, Fruit and Nut Ice Cream, 3-Ingredient Eggless Nutella Cookies, Easy Chocolate Covered Grapes, 3-Ingredient Nutella Mousse, peanut date roll, and Chocolate Pomegranate Bites.
Serving Suggestion
This stuffed dates recipe is delicious when served chilled or at room temperature. The soft and velvety texture of dates pairs well with melty cream cheese orange and cranberry filling. They taste a tad more indulgent this way.
Tips, and tricks to make the best tasting Cream Cheese Stuffed Dates
-
Use the freshest and most organic ingredients to make the most delicious cream cheese stuffed dates.
-
Date kabobs – You can also make date kabobs by threading stuffed peaches into a skewer.
-
Drizzle – I have drizzled dates with honey, you can also drizzle them with some melted chocolate.
-
Dates – Pitted or unpitted both types of dates work here. I have used unpitted dates, but you can also use pitted days to save time.
-
Make sure to chill the cream cheese filling for about 10 minutes in the refrigerator to get the delicious flavors.
-
Storage - These cream cheese stuffed dates stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 5-6 days when kept in an air-tight container. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months.
-
Freezing - To freeze, wrap each date in plastic wrap and then transfer them to a ziplock bag. Then freeze them. When you want to eat them, simply thaw them overnight in the refrigerator.
FAQ
Vegan Cream Cheese Stuffed dates
To make a vegan version of cream cheese stuffed dates you need to swap regular cream cheese with vegan cream cheese and replace honey with date syrup or maple syrup. The rest of the recipe will be the same.
What dates can be used to make stuffed dates?
For making stuffed dates you can use any dates that are soft, plump, and have a rich caramel taste. They taste so good with the cream cheese stuffing and with soft dates, it is easier to remove dates if using regular dates.
What nuts can be used for Cream Cheese Stuffed Dates?
Dates and nuts are best buddies, so you can basically use any nuts of like. I personally like to use a variety of nuts such as walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, pecans, pistachios, and cashews for added texture and color.
Which cream cheese should you use?
For making stuffed dates you can use both light or regular cream cheese. They both taste good here. You can even use vegan cream cheese here.
Cream Cheese Stuffed Dates (Step-by-step photo instructions)
How to Make Cream Cheese Stuffed Dates
- Chop dried cranberries, walnuts, and roasted pistachios. Place the topping into individual bowls and keep them aside.
- Add the softened cream cheese and honey to a medium-sized bowl. Also, add orange zest, and dried cranberries, and mix until smooth and creamy. Place in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes, until chilled.
- To pit the dates, use a knife to make a lengthwise slit into the dates, and then remove the pits. You can also use pitted dates. Fill the dates with the prepared cream cheese filling using a spoon or pipe using a piping bag.
- Place the filled date; cream cheese top down, in the bowl of chopped walnuts/chopped pistachios/pomegranate. Then turn it on a platter or a wooden board. Repeat the same with the rest of your dates.
- Chill them in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Drizzle them with a small amount to enrich the flavor. Make sure you don't add too much honey. Serve them right away.
Recipe Card
Cream Cheese Stuffed Dates [Recipe]
★★★★★
(Rating: 5 from 4 reviews)
| Prep time 🕐 | Cook time 🕐 | Total time 🕐 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 mins | ||
| Category ☶ | Cuisine ♨ | Serves ☺ |
| Desserts | American | 22 stuffed dates |
| Nutrition Info ⊛ | Serving size ⊚ | |
| 94 calories | 1 |
INGREDIENTS
For Cream Cheese Stuffed Dates
- 150 grams of cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 20-22 dates
Toppings
- 1/3 cup Roasted pistachios
- 1/3 cup Pomegranate arils
- 1/3 Crushed walnuts
INSTRUCTIONS:
How to Make Cream Cheese Stuffed Dates
- Chop dried cranberries, walnuts, and roasted pistachios. Place the topping into individual bowls and keep them aside.
- Add the softened cream cheese and honey to a medium-sized bowl. Also, add orange zest, and dried cranberries, and mix until smooth and creamy. Place in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes, until chilled.
- To pit the dates, use a knife to make a lengthwise slit into the dates, and then remove the pits. You can also use pitted dates. Fill the dates with the prepared cream cheese filling using a spoon or pipe using a piping bag.
- Place the filled date; cream cheese top down, in the bowl of chopped walnuts/chopped pistachios/pomegranate. Then turn it on a platter or a wooden board. Repeat the same with the rest of your dates.
- Chill them in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Drizzle them with a small amount to enrich the flavor. Make sure you don't add too much honey. Serve them right away.
WATCH RECIPE VIDEO: Click the play button and video will load ...
NOTES:
- Make sure to chill the cream cheese filling for about 10 minutes in the refrigerator to get the delicious flavors.
- Date kabobs – You can also make date kabobs by threading stuffed peaches into a skewer.
- Drizzle – I have drizzled dates with honey, you can also drizzle them with some melted chocolate.
- Dates – Pitted or unpitted both types of dates work here. I have used unpitted dates, but you can also use pitted days to save time.
If this recipe helped you, then please spread the word by sharing and subscribing to us on YouTube to get more such Recipe Videos.
Your feedback is so helpful for me and other My Ginger Garlic Kitchen readers. So, for Facebook and Instagram, please mention @MyGingerGarlicKitchen or #mygingergarlickitchen. I would love to see your photos. :)
Author: Anupama
Recipe Source Link: https://www.mygingergarlickitchen.com/cream-cheese-stuffed-dates/