Description
These elegant stuffed dates combine the sweetness of Medjool dates with a creamy matcha cheesecake filling, perfect as a snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Medjool dates
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1–2 tsp matcha green tea powder
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) if you prefer to roast the dates slightly. Line a small baking sheet with parchment if warming.
- Mixing: Slice the Medjool dates lengthwise and remove the pits. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, matcha powder, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth.
- Cooking: Stuff each date with the matcha cheesecake mixture. Optionally, place stuffed dates in the oven for 5–10 minutes until warm.
- Finishing: Remove from oven and let cool for a minute. Arrange on a serving plate and garnish if desired.
Notes
For a no-bake version, skip the oven. Serve warm or chilled, and pair with green tea or coffee.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6.5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg