Mascarpone Stuffed Dates with Maple Drizzle Recipe
Sweet, creamy, and elegant mascarpone stuffed dates finished with a maple drizzle. A quick no-bake appetizer or dessert perfect for holidays and parties.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 16 stuffed dates 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp maple syrup (plus more for drizzling)
- 2 tbsp chopped pistachios or walnuts (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- 1. Slice dates lengthwise and remove pits, keeping dates intact like a pocket.
- 2. In a small bowl, mix mascarpone, vanilla, and maple syrup until smooth.
- 3. Spoon or pipe mascarpone mixture into each date.
- 4. Drizzle lightly with extra maple syrup.
- 5. Top with chopped nuts and a tiny pinch of sea salt.
- 6. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Use honey instead of maple syrup if preferred.
- Add orange zest or cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Best served chilled for a firmer, creamier texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 dates
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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