Whipped Feta Stuffed Dates
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.
Servings: 10
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
Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 280mg | Potassium: 381mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 1mg