Stuffed Dates

Stuffed Dates Ingredients

8 Medjool dates (or any other preferred types)Fillings :tahinipoppy seed butterpeanut or any other nut butterspeculoos or nutellawhite, milk or dark chocolate (melted)labneh, cream cheese, ricotta or any other spreadable cheesesToppings :pistachio, hazelnut, almond or any other nut (coarsely ground)pretzelsblueberry, strawberry, raspberry or any other fruit jamdessicated coconutchocolate chips or sprinklespoppy, sunflower, chia or any other preferred seedsfresh or dried fruits (chopped)

Steps

Soft & plump dates like Medjool are best for stuffing because of their large size, while other varieties like Ajwa or Khadrawi are best enjoyed on their ownTo start stuffing, slice each date lengthways with a sharp knife (do not cut them all the way through or into half) leaving date still intact so that filling stays in placeRemove the pit from each date carefully & set asidePipe or spoon the filling into each date & sprinkle with toppings, combinations are endless so feel free to customise according to your liking & what you haveArrange on serving plate & serve at room temperature, warmed in a 150 deg C oven for 10 mins or frozen