Description
Pumpkin goat cheese stuffed dates are a deliciously unique appetizer that beautifully blends sweet and savory flavors, perfect for any fall gathering. These easy-to-make bites feature creamy goat cheese mixed with pumpkin puree and warm spices, all nestled in chewy Medjool dates. Whether served warm or at room temperature, these elegant treats will impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Medjool dates (pitted)
- 4 oz fresh goat cheese
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice each date lengthwise and remove the pit.
- In a bowl, mix together goat cheese, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, and optional pecans until smooth.
- Stuff each date with the mixture using a spoon or piping bag.
- Arrange stuffed dates on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes until warm and slightly golden.
- Serve immediately on a platter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date (30g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg