Recipe by Shifra Klein

Medjool Dates Stuffed with Goat Cheese, Halva and Pecans

Dairy Dairy
Easy Easy
6 Servings
Allergens

Ingredients

Medjool Dates Stuffed with Goat Cheese, Halva and Pecans

  • Gefen Honey, optional, for drizzling

  • fresh mint leaves, optional, for garnish

Directions

1.

Using a paring knife, make a slit lengthwise along one side of each Medjool date and remove the pits. Be careful not to cut all the way through the dates. (Alternatively, carefully pry the dates open with your fingers and remove the pits. They tend to open right up.) Check for signs of insect infestation.

2.

Mix goat cheese, halva and pecans until well combined. Stuff each date with a spoonful of the goat cheese mixture, pressing lightly to ensure the filling stays in place.

3.

Enjoy stuffed dates as is or arrange on a serving platter and drizzle with honey and garnish with mint (if desired).

Notes:

Medjool dates that have pits in them tend to be fresher and plumper than pitted ones, so buy dates with pits if you can. They only take seconds to pit.

The goat cheese will be easier to work with if it sits at room temperature just until slightly softened.

Any nut will work well here; walnuts, almonds and pistachios are good substitutes.

About

This recipe originally appeared in Fleishigs Magazine. For more on Fleishigs Magazine visit www.fleishigs.com ~ Use code KOSHER for 18% off subscriptions!

Medjool Dates Stuffed with Goat Cheese, Halva and Pecans

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