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Stuffed Dates

Stuffed Dates

Stuffed Dates

Stuffed Dates

Got a sweet tooth?   Try these instead of chocolate.  The savory flavors of ricotta and marjoram blend with the succulent sweetness of dried dates to create a desert that will keep your hand out of the bonbon box.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
  • ½ cup Whole milk ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup marjoram, chopped
  • ½ pound dates, split in half
  • ½ cup pecans, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Italian parsley, minced
  • Zest from one orange
  • Assortment of fresh herbs to line serving dish

Instructions

  1. Blend cheeses and marjoram.
  2. Stuff each date half with cheese mixture using pastry bag or spoon.
  3. Place chopped nuts over filling.
  4. Arrange dates over a layer of fresh herbs on a platter.
  5. Sprinkle parsley and orange zest over all as a garnish.
  6. Serve at room temperature.

Quick Notes

This spread can be made a day in advance and can also be used as a dip for crudites.

Recipe Source: Pamela Clark, Raleigh, NC; www.thethymesavor.com

Variations

Substitute oregano in for marjoram.

yeild: 32 halves

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