Best Dates Stuffed With Pistachio Cream Cheese Recipes

Goat Cheese and Salami Stuffed Dates image

Provided by Kendra Vaculin

Time 15m

Yield 8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 Tbsp. raw pistachios
4 oz. goat cheese
3 oz. thinly sliced Calabrese or other spicy salami, finely chopped
1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
24 large dates (about 6 oz.), preferably Medjool, pitted
Honey (for drizzling)

Steps:

Toast pistachios in a dry small skillet over medium heat, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, 5-8 minutes. Let cool slightly, then finely chop.
Mix goat cheese, salami, and lemon zest in a medium bowl.
Slice dates in half lengthwise, taking care not to cut all the way through, and open like a book. Stuff each date with a small scoop of goat cheese mixture.
Arrange dates, filling side up, on a large plate or platter. Drizzle honey over and top with pistachios.

Yvonne Maffei's Dates With Cream and Chopped Pistachios image

Provided by Julia Moskin

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 large medjool dates
24 whole almonds (preferably blanched), walnuts or pecans
3 to 4 tablespoons crème fraîche
Freshly grated zest of 1 lemon or 1/2 orange (about 2 teaspoons)
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped pistachios

Steps:

Rinse and dry the dates. Make a clean cut along the side of each date to open, and remove the pit.
Stuff each date with 2 whole almonds and lightly pinch closed. (The recipe can be made up to this point up to 2 days in advance. Store in an airtight container.)
When ready to serve, arrange dates cut sides up on a plate or platter. Drizzle on the crème fraîche, making a dollop on each date. Sprinkle on the citrus zest, then the chopped pistachios. Serve immediately, as finger food or on plates with a small fork and knife.