Whipped Feta Stuffed Dates are filled with a creamy feta filling and topped with candied pecans. They are the perfect party food or appetizer for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, or a dinner party.
Whipped Feta Stuffed Dates Recipe
Stuffed dates are one of my all-time favorite party foods. I love sweet and savory finger foods. If you’re a fan of bacon, these Bacon-Wrapped Dates are a must try.
These stuffed dates are simple to prepare and I love the contrast of the sweet dates with the tanginess of the feta cheese. The feta cheese gets mixed with some cream cheese to give it an even creamier and richer texture and flavor.
Candied Pecans
Candied Pecans add the perfect crunchy topping to these dates. The pecans are coated in honey, salt, and cayenne pepper and then baked. Once cool, chop them into little pieces. Can be made a few days in advance.
Variations
- Walnuts can be substituted for pecans.
- Add a little extra cayenne pepper to up the spice.
- Instead of candied pecans, or in addition to, try adding some crumbled bacon on top.
- Try using goat cheese or mascarpone cheese in place of feta cheese.
Recipe Tips
The dates can be stuffed with the cheese mixture up to 24 hours in advance. Store in a plastic bag in the refrigerator.
Storage
Leftovers will keep for 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
How To Serve Whipped Feta Stuffed Dates
These dates make a great stand alone appetizer or party food or a fantastic addition to a charcuterie board. Best served warm or at room temperature.
Give these Stuffed Dates a try and I think you will find their sweet, tangy, creamy and nutty flavor is a real crowd pleaser.
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Whipped Feta Stuffed Dates
Ingredients
Honey Pecans
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- pinch of cayenne pepper
Dates
- 6 ounces feta cheese crumbles
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 20 to 30 pitted Medjool dates
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place honey in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 20 seconds.Stir in pecans.Spread out on prepared baking sheet.
- Sprinkle sugar, salt, and cayenne pepper over pecans.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring halfway through. Let cool and then chop the pecans.
- Place feta cheese and cream cheese in a medium bowl. Use hand-held electric mixer to beat until smooth.
- Use your hands to shape a small amount of cheese mixture into the shape of a large grape. Stuff inside of a date.Repeat for desired number of dates.
- Place dates cut side up on baking sheet. Place in oven for 12 to 14 minutes.
- Sprinkle pecans on top of each one. You may need to press them into the cheese a little so they stick.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
