Description
A sweet and creamy delight that combines the rich flavor of mascarpone cheese with the natural sweetness of dates, topped with a luscious maple drizzle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Medjool dates
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully slice each date lengthwise and remove the pit.
- In a bowl, mix the mascarpone cheese, vanilla extract, and sea salt until smooth.
- Stuff each date with the mascarpone mixture.
- Place the stuffed dates on a baking sheet and drizzle with maple syrup.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until warm.
- Serve immediately, drizzled with additional maple syrup if desired.
Notes
- For a nutty flavor, consider adding chopped nuts to the mascarpone mixture.
- These can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg