Description
Delightful Mascarpone Stuffed Dates with a rich maple syrup drizzle, combining creamy cheese, sweet dates, and crunchy pecans for a quick, elegant appetizer or dessert.
Ingredients
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Dates
- 24 Medjool dates, pitted
Filling
- 6 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
Topping
- 2 tbsp Grade A Dark Amber maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to the broil setting and position the oven rack at the top level to ensure even and quick browning of the dates.
- Prepare the dates: Carefully slice each Medjool date lengthwise to remove the pits, creating a pocket suitable for the mascarpone filling.
- Stuff the dates: Using a spoon, fill each date with a generous amount of mascarpone cheese. Then sprinkle the finely chopped pecans over the cheese to add a crunchy texture.
- Broil: Arrange the stuffed dates evenly on a baking sheet. Drizzle each date with the Grade A Dark Amber maple syrup for sweetness. Place the baking sheet under the broiler and cook for about 3 minutes, or until the tops turn lightly golden brown. Watch closely to avoid burning.
- Cool and serve: Remove the dates from the oven and let them cool slightly. Serve them warm or at room temperature as an elegant appetizer or a sweet treat.
Notes
- Keep a close eye during broiling as the dates can burn quickly due to their sugar content.
- For a nut-free option, omit the pecans or substitute with seeds like pumpkin or sunflower seeds.
- Use pitted Medjool dates for ease, or pit them yourself carefully to avoid breaks.
- This recipe can be prepared ahead and warmed just before serving.
