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Bunny Tail Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates

Bunny Tail Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates: A Sweet Spring Treat

Bunny Tail Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates are a delightful sweet and savory appetizer perfect for your Easter celebration.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 dates
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stuffing
  • 4 oz goat cheese creamy and tangy
  • 1-2 tbsp honey to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts (Pecans or Walnuts) provides crunch
For the Dates
  • 12 pieces Medjool dates naturally sweet and chewy
  • to taste fresh herbs (Chives or Thyme) for garnish
Optional Garnish
  • to taste coconut flakes unsweetened for texture and flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Fork
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice each Medjool date lengthwise and remove the pit.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine goat cheese, honey, and chopped nuts. Blend until smooth with some texture.
  3. Stuff each date with a heaping teaspoon of the goat cheese mixture. Arrange on a baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 10-12 minutes until goat cheese is slightly melty and dates are warm.
  5. Garnish with shredded coconut and fresh herbs before serving on a platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1dateCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These stuffed dates can be prepared a day in advance and work well in a variety of festive spreads.

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