Baklava Stuffed Dates Recipe
This Baklava Stuffed Dates recipe offers a quick and easy way to enjoy a sweet, nutty treat inspired by the classic Mediterranean dessert. Soft medjool dates are filled with a blend of chopped walnuts and pistachios, sweetened with honey and flavored with cinnamon and vanilla extract. Perfect as a healthy snack or an elegant appetizer, these stuffed dates are ready in just 5 minutes and serve 6.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Dates
- 6 medjool dates (pitted)
Filling
- 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts
- 3 tablespoons chopped pistachios
- 1 tablespoon honey (substitute maple syrup or agave if desired)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare dates: If your dates still have pits, carefully make a shallow slice down the middle of each date without cutting all the way through, then remove the pit. Gently open each date to create space for the filling.
- Make filling: In a small bowl, combine the chopped pistachios, chopped walnuts, honey (or your preferred syrup), cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the nuts are evenly coated with the sweet spices.
- Stuff dates: Spoon the nut and syrup mixture into the center of each prepared date, filling them generously. Serve immediately and enjoy this delightful baklava-inspired snack.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Use fresh, soft medjool dates for the best texture and flavor.
- To add an extra crunch, lightly toast the nuts before chopping.
- This recipe can be doubled easily for larger gatherings.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Keywords: baklava stuffed dates, medjool dates, stuffed dates recipe, Mediterranean snack, nuts and honey dessert
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