Cheese-Stuffed Date Trio with Walnuts

By California Walnuts
Total Time
20 Mins
Serves
36
Serving Size
1

DESCRIPTION

Sweet dates stuffed with a trio of creamy cheeses and topped with walnuts make a perfect combination. Serve them as an hors d’oeuvre with a drizzle of honey or a sprinkle of flaky sea salt or just keep some on hand for an easy, make-ahead snack.

Prep Time
20 Mins
Cook Time
0 Mins
Total Time
20 Mins
Calories
96 - 141
Total Fat
1.4 - 6.1
Saturated Fat
0.9 - 1.3
Trans Fat
0
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2 - 3.3
Monounsaturated Fat
0 - 0.6
Cholesterol
0 - 4.1
Sodium
0.2 - 26.9
Carbohydrates
21.3 - 22.4
Dietary Fiber
1.9 - 2.4
Total Sugars
18.9 - 19.1
Added Sugars
0
Protein
1.5 - 2.4
Vitamin D
0
Calcium
0 - 2.9
Iron
1.2 - 2.3
Potassium
199.1 - 228.5

Ingredients

  • 36 Medjool dates, pitted*
  • 2-ounces French Petite Crème (from a 4-ounce round)
  • 2-ounces French Camembert (from an 8-ounce round)
  • 2-ounces ­­­­­­­Blue Cheese (from a 6-ounce wedge)
  • 1/3 C (1½-ounces) California walnuts, very finely chopped (see note)
  • Honey or flaky sea salt, optional for garnish
  • *To pit dates, use a sharp paring knife and cut down the side of the date lengthwise, then gently remove the pit with your fingers.

Preparation

  1. Slice each 2-ounce portion of cheese into 12 equal pieces.
  2. Insert 1 piece of cheese into the cavity of each pitted date.
  3. Sprinkle about a ¼ teaspoon of walnuts onto each stuffed date (see note).
  4. Serve immediately, garnished with a drizzle of honey or flaky sea salt (if using), or refrigerate in an airtight container up to five days.

     

    Helpful tip: Put the packaged cheese in the freezer for 10 minutes prior to slicing as it will cut more easily.

    Note: To differentiate between the cheese varieties on a platter, feel free to play around with the walnut toppings. For example, consider using a walnut half or quarter on one variety of cheese and chunkier chopped walnuts on another.