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Ricotta and Almond Stuffed Dates

A dessert to end a meal in style or a tasty snack: Ricotta and Almond Stuffed Dates are ready in minutes and a great idea for holiday meals.
Recipe Ricotta and Almond Stuffed Dates
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Preparation 10 minutes
  • Servings for 4 people

Did you get a lot of dates as a gift over the holidays, and are you looking for inspiration to use them in your cooking? You’ve come to the right place, because today we’re suggesting a dish that’s just what you need. Try making Ricotta and Almond Stuffed Dates, a super simple dessert based on a balance of flavors that is as delicate as it is unusual.

In the past few weeks we’ve already suggested our recipe for Baked Bacon-Wrapped Dates, where the sweetness of the fruit is balanced by the saltiness of the bacon and feta; today, instead, we’ll see how to use dates in a dessert. Ricotta and Almond Stuffed Dates are made simply by filling dates with sheep’s milk ricotta flavored with cinnamon and lemon, then finishing with hand-chopped almonds. The result? Outstanding.

Among other quick dessert recipes, we recommend trying Apple Turnovers, Peanut Butter Puffed Rice Bars and Hot Chocolate with Amaretti.

Ingredients for 4 people

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Method

  1. To make the Ricotta and Almond Stuffed Dates, start by putting the ricotta in a bowl and beating it until creamy with the cinnamon and lemon juice.
  2. Cut the dates in half lengthwise, without cutting all the way through, as if they were a book.
    Dates cut lengthwise and opened like a book
  3. Using a teaspoon, fill them with the ricotta cream and arrange them on a serving plate.
    Dates filled with ricotta cream on a serving plate
  4. Coarsely chop the hazelnuts with a knife and sprinkle them over the ricotta. Your Ricotta and Almond Stuffed Dates are ready to enjoy. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!
    Dates stuffed with ricotta and topped with chopped nuts

Variations and Alternatives

You can replace the almonds with other nuts of your choice, such as hazelnuts or pistachios.

Tips

We recommend serving Ricotta and Almond Stuffed Dates at room temperature, so you can better appreciate their flavors.

Storage

Ricotta and Almond Stuffed Dates keep in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

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