Mascarpone Stuffed Dates: Indulgent Treat with Maple Drizzle
Delightful mascarpone stuffed dates topped with a rich maple drizzle, perfect for indulgent snacking or holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Medjool dates
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the dates lengthwise and remove the pit.
- In a bowl, mix mascarpone cheese, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt.
- Stuff each date with the mascarpone mixture.
- Place the stuffed dates on a baking sheet and drizzle a little maple syrup over the top.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until warm and slightly golden.
- Serve immediately, drizzled with extra maple syrup if desired.
Notes
- For a nutty flavor, consider adding chopped pecans on top before baking.
- These stuffed dates can be served warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: mascarpone stuffed dates, maple drizzle, indulgent treat