Stuffed Dates with Mascarpone and Walnuts
Category: Desserts
Servings: 24 pieces
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Dates | 12 |
| Powdered sugar | 50g |
| Mascarpone cheese | 100g |
| Ground cinnamon | Β½ tsp |
| Walnut halves | 12 |
| Rum | 1 tbsp |
Instructions
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Prepare the Mascarpone Filling: Begin by placing the mascarpone cheese in a large mixing bowl. Add the ground cinnamon to infuse a warm, spiced flavor into the cream. Drizzle in the rum to enhance the richness of the filling. If you donβt have a pastry bag, a small spoon will work just fine for filling the dates.
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Stuff the Dates: Take each date and carefully slice it open lengthwise, ensuring you remove the pit while keeping the date intact. Once all the dates are halved, use a spoon or pastry bag to fill each date with the mascarpone mixture.
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Add the Walnuts: Place half of a walnut on top of the mascarpone filling in each date. For precision, you can use kitchen tweezers to place the walnut gently into the mascarpone.
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Chill the Dates: Once all the dates are stuffed and garnished with walnuts, arrange them on a plate or tray. Place the stuffed dates in the refrigerator for approximately 2 hours. This will allow the mascarpone filling to firm up and the flavors to meld together.
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Serve and Enjoy: After chilling, the dates are ready to serve. These stuffed dates are perfect for a special occasion or as a delightful treat to end a meal. Their rich, creamy texture combined with the crunch of walnuts makes for a truly satisfying bite.
