Pistachio Stuffed Dates

Glossy Medjool dates filled with orange-scented pistachio cream and finished with dark chocolate.

Pistachio Stuffed Dates

Why you’ll love this recipe

Glossy Medjool dates filled with orange-scented pistachio cream and finished with dark chocolate.

What you’ll need

Everything is listed below so you can gather your ingredients before cooking.

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Pistachio Stuffed Dates

Prep Time25 Minutes
Cook Time5 Minutes
Serves18 Servings

Ingredients

  • 18 Medjool dates
  • ¾ cup shelled pistachios
  • 3 tbsp tahini
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • ½ tsp orange zest
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 3 oz dark chocolate
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • Dried rose petals, optional

Instructions

  1. Split the dates lengthwise and remove the pits without cutting all the way through.
  2. Pulse pistachios in a food processor until finely ground, then blend with tahini, honey, orange zest, and salt.
  3. Fill each date with a rounded teaspoon of pistachio cream and arrange on parchment.
  4. Melt the chocolate with coconut oil and drizzle it over the stuffed dates.
  5. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios and rose petals, then chill until the chocolate is set.