Dates filled with mascarpone and walnuts

Name: Dates filled with mascarpone and walnuts
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: Dates 12; Powdered sugar 0.4 cup; Mascarpone cheese ½ cup; Cinnamon powder ½ tsp; Walnut kernels 12; Rum 1 spoonful

Calories per serving

Gluten Free
Vegetarian

Energy Kcal 67
Carbohydrates g 5
of which sugars g 4.9
Protein g 1.1
Fats g 4.5
of which saturated fat g 1.35
Fiber g 0.6
Cholesterol mg 4
Sodium mg 4

Difficulty: Very easy
Prep time: 10 min
Makes: 34 pieces
Cost: Average

PRESENTATION

Soft, shiny stuffed dates always look special on the table—families notice that pretty golden-brown color and usually love the rich appearance right away. The Medjool dates bring their natural sweetness and tender bite, while the creamy layer of mascarpone cheese just elevates everything with that smooth, mild flavor. Whenever kids try these little bites, it’s the sweet taste and nice contrasting textures that get the most attention...you always hear a lot of yummy noises at the table! The walnuts tucked inside deliver a great crunch that makes each bite super satisfying. Any family gathering—holidays, potlucks, or just regular weekends—often seems to circle around these delicious stuffed dates because they work so well as easy appetizers or quick desserts. Home cooks keep coming back to this treat because it always feels a little fancy (while still being so friendly and familiar), and that combination of rich, sweet, and nutty flavors just creates an instant crowd-pleaser. Bold on a platter of finger foods, easy to grab, and popular with both younger and older guests...seriously, who doesn’t go for these?”

“There’s something about how stuffed dates with mascarpone cheese and walnuts fit into any occasion—works great as a bite-sized sweet after dinner, just right for family movie nights, or totally amazing when you’ve got friends dropping by (nothing better when you need simple but impressive party appetizers). Even parents on busy weeknights like how you can use these as quick snacks for an energy boost—one or two hits the spot and feels a little special without being heavy. Jazz things up with a dash of cinnamon or toss a few dried cranberries on the platter for a hint of variety—families often like to try new flavor twists! The versatility here is what makes this dish a real winner: as part of a dessert buffet, on a tray of finger foods, beside other small nibbles at brunch, or just as a sweet treat after dinner. These stuffed dates become a dependable favorite for home cooks who want something reliable, a little elegant, and very DELICIOUS. That mix of flavors, pretty colors, and simple joy—definitely a treat families love coming back to again and again.

INGREDIENTS
Ingredients for 34 stuffed dates: Dates 12; Powdered sugar 0.4 cup (50 g); Mascarpone cheese ½ cup (100 g); Cinnamon powder ½ tsp; Walnut kernels 12; Rum 1 spoonful

Preparation

How to prepare Dates filled with mascarpone and walnuts

To prepare the dates filled with mascarpone and walnuts, start by pouring the mascarpone 1 and powdered sugar 2 into a large bowl. Flavor with cinnamon 3.

Enhance with rum 4 and mix the ingredients using a hand whisk 5 until you get a homogeneous mixture that you transfer into a piping bag equipped with a star nozzle 6. If you don't have a piping bag, you can also use a teaspoon to fill the dates.

Set the piping bag aside while you prepare the dates. Start by cutting them in half 7: repeat this operation for all the dates. Then remove the inner pits 8: this will give you boat-shaped dates that are ready to be filled. Take the piping bag and start filling the dates in the hollow 9.

Place half a walnut kernel on top of the mascarpone cream, using kitchen tweezers if you prefer 10. Set the walnut into the mascarpone cream 11. After repeating all the operations for all the dates filled with mascarpone and walnuts, place them in the refrigerator for about 2 hours to allow the cream to set better before enjoying them 12!

Storage

These delightful treats can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day, tightly sealed in an airtight container.

We do not recommend freezing.

Tip

Some tricks to customize your stuffed dates: in the mascarpone cream, you can replace the rum with any other liqueur of your liking! If you prefer a lighter version, you can also substitute mascarpone with ricotta and sprinkle the surface of these little boxes of goodness with cocoa! For the more indulgent, you can also replace cinnamon with cocoa: a real treat!

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