Dates with Maple & Cheese (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Items
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24 Medjool dates, large and pitted
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6 oz mascarpone cheese, smooth and creamy
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2 tbsp maple syrup, rich and dark
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1/4 cup pecans, finely chopped
# Instructions:
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Move your oven rack to the highest level and fire up your broiler so it gets super hot.
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Slice each date open from top to bottom and take out the pit. Now you've got a neat little pocket for stuffing.
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Fill each date with a good scoop of mascarpone cheese. Then shower them with finely chopped pecans to top it all off.
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Lay the stuffed dates on a sheet lined with parchment paper. Give them a good drizzle of maple syrup.
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Pop them under the broiler for around 3 minutes until they start to turn a little golden. Stay nearby—they can burn fast!
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Let them sit for a bit to cool slightly. They're fantastic warm but also great at room temp. Stash leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
# Notes:
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This fancy snack has a sweetness and richness that might remind you of Southern pecan pie, with a melt-in-your-mouth feel.
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Inspired by 'Dates Stuffed with Goat Cheese' from The Food Lover's Kitchen.