December 13, 2012

Dates stuffed with cardamom goat cheese and salted pistachios

Plate filled with dates stuffed with cardamom goat cheese and salted pistachios.

Sweet dates are stuffed with savory goat cheese, cardamom, and salted pistachios for a mouthwatering and delicious holiday or anytime party appetizer.
 
If you are looking for an easy appetizer that is also delicious and elegant, look no further than these dates stuffed with cardamom goat cheese and salted pistachios. The flavor combination here hits the sweet, salty, and savory flavors and a touch of cardamom adds a lovely sweet and warm spice flavor.
 
These dates are perfect for a holiday party or a before dinner appetizers. We've brought them to a few potlucks over the years and they are always a hit and disappear.
 
You can makes these dates ahead of time as well, making them an easy choice for entertaining. Keep them in the refrigerator until shortly before serving time. If you are doing that, wait to add the extra pistachios on top until before you put them out so they keep their crunch.
 
You can buy pistachios that are already shelled or buy ones in the shell and remove them yourself. I do recommend getting ones that are roasted and salted for a bit of salty flavor in these dates. It adds a nice contrast of flavor.
 
I love dates around the holidays - dried fruits are always a festive choice. They are so sweet, chewy, and sticky, making them a lovely little dish for this savory goat cheese mixture. Goat cheese pairs so well with fruits. Cardamom is a favorite spice of mine as well and it works perfectly with the flavors in these dates.
 
Give these a try for your next party or potluck. They are lovely for the holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas time. They would be delicious to add to your New Year's snacks as well. 

Top of dates stuffed with cardamom goat cheese and salted pistachios.

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Yield: 32-36 pieces
Author: Amy (Savory Moments)
Dates Stuffed with Cardamom Goat Cheese & Salted Pistachios

Dates Stuffed with Cardamom Goat Cheese & Salted Pistachios

Sweet dates are stuffed with savory goat cheese, cardamom, and salted pistachios for a mouthwatering and delicious holiday or anytime party appetizer.

Ingredients

  • approximately 16-18 Medjool dates, halved lengthwise with pit removed
  • 4 oz. goat cheese, slightly softened
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/4 cup roasted and salted pistachios, finely chopped and divided

Instructions

  1. Mix together the goat cheese, cardamom, and the pistachios (reserving one tablespoon) until well combined.
  2. Spoon about 2 teaspoons of the mixture into each date half. Sprinkle with the reserved tablespoon of pistachios.
  3. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving time.
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Close up of goat cheese stuffed date halves with pistachios on top.

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21 comments:

  1. I love stuffed dates, especially with goat cheese! This is a recipe I'm definitely going to be adding to my holiday appetizer menu! Looks amazing!

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  2. Mmm, i love medjool dates, especially when they're stuffed with yumminess. This recipe looks fantastic!

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  3. I love dates and often snack on them when I feel hungry or crave something sweet. I love the goat cheese stuffing in these. Going to make them for a Christmas party, soon!

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  4. Very innovative & looks great ! My hubby loves dates & goat cheese , I'm certainly trying this recipe during the holidays! Thanks for sharing! Have a wonderful weekend Amy ! :)

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  5. I need to make these for Christmas, my family would LOVE them!

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  6. I am such a date fan too! What a great ingredient to feature, and these stuffed dates are filled with so many yummy things.
    I'll be posting an orange date bread Monday or Tuesday and will send it your way once its ready!

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    1. That would be great! Sounds delicious and festive.

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  7. I love dates but I love cardamom as well. Perfect little treats!

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  8. Ooh, I love the inclusion of cardamom! Sounds delicious.

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  9. What a delicious combination of flavors! Looks irresistible.
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  10. I bet this is one knock out bite...great textures and flavor combinations going on here..looove =)

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  11. I love goats cheese so so much. These look beautiful. Perfect for a Christmas appetiser :)

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  12. I love how you stuffed these! Great flavors. I can't resist buying up those packs of dates they are like nature's candy.

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  13. Great finger food Amy, I always want to make stuffed dates and this recipe seems a very easy to start with...delicious with the crunchy pistachio.
    Have a great week!

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  14. As promised! For your round up: ORANGE DATE YOGURT BREAD. Think holiday spirit in loaf form :-)

    http://www.thelawstudentswife.com/2012/12/orange-date-yogurt-bread/

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    1. Erin - thanks! Here's the post with the information on the event and how to participate.

      http://savorymomentsblog.blogspot.com/2012/12/event-announcement-veggiefruit-month.html

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  15. My husband's aunt makes a similar appetizer every year for Christmas and it is delicious!

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  16. Hi Amy, interesting recipe. It sure look very appetizing. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

    Have a nice week ahead,regards.

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  17. mmm...I can almost taste the creamy goat cheese just from looking at the picture. I'm sure I would love these! what a great appetizer!

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  18. OMG, these look so good. Funnily enough, I have all the ingredients in the fridge!

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  19. I adore the inclusion of cardamom! I've never tried that version of a stuffed date before, but will now make this recipe for a veggie potluck this weekend. Thank you!

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