Festive Stuffed Dates Food

STUFFED DATES

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese and Gorgonzola cheese together in a bowl.
• Cut a slit into each date so they can be spread flat. Spread cheese mixture into each date; top with a walnut piece.

FESTIVE STUFFED DATES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and orange zest until blended. , Carefully make a slit in the center of each date; fill with cream cheese mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

STUFFED DATES

Steps:

• Cut a lengthwise slit in each date. Fill each with a generous ½ teaspoon of the cheese.
• Arrange the dates on a serving platter or onto individual plates, drizzle with the balsamic vinegar, and serve.

STUFFED DATES

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, add the ground almonds, powdered sugar, and orange flower water. Add 1 Tbsp water and work into a paste. The dough should be slightly moist; add a few more drops of water (or orange flower water) if needed.
• If using food coloring, divide the paste into even parts, add 5 or 6 drops of a single color to each, and work in.
• Wipe the dates with a damp cloth. Cut a lengthwise incision across the top of each date and carefully remove the pit. Take 1 tsp or so of the almond paste, roll it between your palms into a spherical shape, and tuck inside the date. It should bulge out of the opening. Repeat with the remaining paste and dates. Garnish each date with a walnut pressed slightly edgewise into the almond paste before serving.

FONDANT-STUFFED DATES

Steps:

• For the fondant, blend together the sugar, condensed milk and flavorings.
• Knead the fondant until very smooth and creamy.
• Add the finely chopped pecans.
• Divide mixture into three separate bowls and tint one pale green, one pink and leave the other white.
• Cover the bowls with damp cloth and refrigerate overnight.
• Fill each date with fondant and roll in the granulated sugar.

GOAT-CHEESE-STUFFED DATES

Steps:

• Beat goat cheese by hand until smooth, then stir in heavy cream until the mixture is smooth and spreadable.
• Make a slit lengthwise in each date, and remove the pit. Fill each date with a heaping teaspoon of goat cheese mixture. Sprinkle with salt just before serving.

STUFFED DATES

Steps:

• Open up center of each Date.
• Place nuts in center of each date and close up.
• Roll each date in sugar or coconut.
• Make as many as you want.

STUFFED DATES WITH CLEMENTINES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Stir together mascarpone, cinnamon, and sugar in a small bowl. Cut a slit lengthwise in each date, and remove pit. Fill each date with 1 tablespoon cheese mixture. Refrigerate dates until ready to serve, up to 2 hours.
• Toss almonds with oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast in oven until fragrant and deep golden brown, about 10 minutes; sprinkle with salt. Arrange toasted almonds, stuffed dates, and clementine segments on a serving platter.

STUFFED DATES FOR RAMADAN

Steps:

• Stuff each date with 1 whole toasted almond and arrange on a serving platter. Spoon a little bit of creme fraiche over each date and sprinkle with chopped almonds.