Snacks

Cheese-Stuffed Date Trio with Walnuts

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.

Total Time: 20 Mins

Serves: 36

Serving Size: 1

Nutrition

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

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

• Slice each 2-ounce portion of cheese into 12 equal pieces.
• Insert 1 piece of cheese into the cavity of each pitted date.
• Sprinkle about a ¼ teaspoon of walnuts onto each stuffed date (see note).
• 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.