Description
Experience the unique flavor of stuffed dates filled with creamy feta and sharp parmesan, balancing sweet and savory in an unforgettable appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Medjool dates
- 100g feta cheese, crumbled
- 50g parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
- Fresh herbs (such as thyme or rosemary, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Carefully slice each Medjool date along one side without cutting all the way through and remove the pit.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the crumbled feta cheese and grated parmesan. If using, add honey and finely chopped fresh herbs.
- Fill each date with the cheese mixture.
- Place the stuffed dates on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until the cheese is golden and the edges of the dates caramelize.
- Let cool slightly before serving and drizzle with extra honey if desired.
Notes
Ensure dates are pitted to avoid any unpleasant surprises for your guests. Serve on a charcuterie board or with a cucumber salad for a refreshing contrast.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 stuffed dates
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: stuffed dates, feta, parmesan, appetizer, Mediterranean, savory-sweet, healthy snacks
