Mascarpone Stuffed Dates Maple (Print-Friendly Format)

Medjool dates brimming with mascarpone, nuts, and a maple syrup finish for a sweet, creamy bite.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 12 Medjool dates, pitted
02 - 120 g mascarpone cheese, softened
03 - 30 ml honey or maple syrup
04 - 1.25 ml vanilla extract

→ Toppings

05 - 30 g chopped pistachios, walnuts, or pecans
06 - 30 ml maple syrup
07 - 2.5 ml sea salt flakes
08 - Fresh thyme or mint leaves, for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Carefully use a small, sharp knife to make a lengthwise slit in each Medjool date and remove the pit without cutting through the fruit.
02 - In a bowl, mix mascarpone cheese, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
03 - With a spoon or piping bag, fill each date cavity with approximately 1 teaspoon of the mascarpone mixture.
04 - Top each stuffed date with chopped nuts and lightly drizzle with maple syrup.
05 - Optionally, sprinkle with sea salt flakes and garnish with fresh thyme or mint leaves before serving.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For a firmer filling, chill the stuffed dates in the refrigerator for 20 minutes before serving.

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