Stuffed Dates And Pecans Recipes

DATES STUFFED WITH CREAM CHEESE AND PECANS

Steps:

• "Butterfly"the dates, making sure that they are still attached along one side Spread the dates open and fill with a generous amount of cream cheese.
• Place a pecan over the filling.
• Close the date, shaping it back into its original shape.
• Eat and enjoy!

PECAN-STUFFED DATES

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a frying pan. Add the shallot and a generous pinch of salt and cook for 2-3 mins until softened, then add the garlic, breadcrumbs, pecans and thyme and cook for 1 min more. Add a splash of vegetable stock to bring the mixture together, then set aside.
• Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Cut the dates in half lengthways (but don't cut all the way through). Take small balls of the stuffing and push inside the dates, then push the sides of the dates back together. Put a sage leaf on top of each date, then put the dates on a baking tray lined with baking parchment. Get ahead by prepping your dates up to this point - they will keep in the fridge overnight ready to be baked.
• Brush the outside of the dates liberally with olive oil, then bake for 15-20 mins until the sage leaf is crisp. Serve immediately.

STUFFED DATES

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese and Gorgonzola cheese together in a bowl.
• Cut a slit into each date so they can be spread flat. Spread cheese mixture into each date; top with a walnut piece.

STUFFED DATES

Steps:

• Use a knife to make a lengthwise slit into each of the dates and remove the pits.
• Use a spoon to fill each date evenly with the various nut butters.Top each with different toppings listed above.
• Sprinkle a little bit of Maldon or coarse sea salt on each.Add a tiny drizzle of honey on a few.Add a tiny drizzle of melted chocolate to one or two.
• Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

STUFFED DATES AND PECANS

Steps:

• Slice each date in half.
• Remove the pit of each date.
• Fill each date half with 1/2 teaspoon of cream cheese. (or as much or as little cream cheese as you desire! It's according to taste!).
• Place a pecan half on top of each cream cheese-filled date half.
• Refrigerate or serve immediately.

ISRAELI STUFFED DATES

Steps:

• Place the chocolate in a glass or plastic bowl. Heat in the microwave for about 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, or until almost melted. Stir until smooth.
• Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Stuff each date with a pecan half and place onto the baking sheet. Drizzle the stuffed dates with melted chocolate, then sprinkle with coconut. Place into freezer, and freeze for 1 hour before serving.

PECAN-STUFFED DATES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 °F. Stuff each date with a pecan half. Cut each slice of bacon into 3 pieces. Wrap 1 piece around each stuffed date and secure with a toothpick. Bake until bacon is crisp, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain and serve.