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. 

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Yield: 32-36 pieces

Author: Amy (Savory Moments)

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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