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    Creamy Stuffed Dates

    Published: Oct 28, 2019 · Modified: Oct 28, 2019 by Alkaline Recipes with Leave a Comment

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    Creamy Stuffed Dates. I have been cooking for over 50 years, and I can honestly say, this is the best appetizer that I have ever made.  Often, when I am creating recipes, they come from a combination of what I have left in the refrigerator.  That is exactly what happened here; I had dates, whipped cream cheese and fresh basil.  With those ingredients, I stuffed the dates with the whipped cream cheese, topped with a raw almond, and fresh basil.  The basil was almost an after thought, but I found that it is the key. So sweet, creamy, crunchy and overall yummy.

    Ingredients For Creamy Stuffed Dates

    Check the ingredient list to make sure that you have everything that you need to make this appetizer.  You will need

    • 16 pitted dates
    • 4 oz whipped cream cheese (vegan if preferred)
    • 16 raw almonds
    • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
    Soak dates for 2 hours
    Soak dates for 2 hours
    Slice dates open, but not completely in half
    Slice dates open, but not completely in half
    Spoon 1 tablespoon of cream cheese into each date; add 1 almond
    Spoon 1 tablespoon of cream cheese into each date; add 1 almond

    Bake at 375 for 20 minutes
    Bake at 375 for 20 minutes
    Transfer baked dates to serving platter with toothpicks
    Transfer baked dates to serving platter with toothpicks
    Add fresh basil to each date
    Add fresh basil to each date

    Steps For Making Creamy Stuffed Dates

    1. Soak dates and slice open.
    2. Spoon cream cheese into opening and add almond
    3. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes; remove from oven
    4. Top with chopped fresh basil and serve
    Add fresh basil to each date

    Add fresh basil to each date

    Creamy Stuffed Dates

    Creamy Stuffed Dates

    This appetizer is perfect for everyday gatherings or your holiday spread.  It is ready in less than 30 minutes; you definitely cannot eat just one.

    Creamy Stuffed Dates on platter

    Creamy Stuffed Dates

    Alkaline Recipes
    Creamy Stuffed Dates are the perfect combination of sweet, creamy and crunchy. Ready in 30 minutes, this appetizer is vegan, gluten free and dairy free
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 5
    Calories 87 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 16 dates, pitted and soaked for 2 hours
    • 4 oz whipped cream cheese vegan cream cheese if vegan or dairy free
    • 16 raw almonds
    • 2 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped

    Instructions
     

    • Soak dates for 2 hours; slice open each date, but don't slice in half
    • Spoon cream cheese to fill date; add 1 almond in middle
    • Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes on pan with silicon or non stick mat
    • Remove from oven. Chop fresh basil; spinkle fresh basil on baked dates.

    Notes

    Notes:
    1. Purchase pitted dates if possible.  If not, gently remove pit after soaking and slicing date open. Try to keep date whole.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1dateCalories: 87kcal
    Keyword 30minuteappetizer, creamcheeseappetizer, dateappetizer, holidayappetizer
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