Cream Cheese Stuffed Dates Recipe (Easy Sweet-Savory Snack)

This cream cheese stuffed dates recipe fills soft medjool dates with a lightly sweetened cream cheese filling, then tops each one with chopped pistachios, a drizzle of honey, and a pinch of flaky sea salt. This easy no-bake snack recipe takes just 15 minutes and puts cream cheese’s rise as a versatile sweet-and-savory ingredient to genuinely elegant use, making it a favorite for cheese boards, parties, and quick snacking alike.

Recipe at a Glance

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 8

Category: Snack, appetizer

Why You’ll Love This Cream Cheese Stuffed Dates

• This cream cheese stuffed dates recipe needs no cooking or baking at all.
• The natural caramel-like sweetness of medjool dates pairs beautifully with tangy cream cheese.
• A genuinely elegant addition to any cheese board or party spread.
• Ready in just 15 minutes with only a handful of ingredients.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 16 medjool dates, pitted
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 tbsp honey, plus more for drizzling
• 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
• Flaky sea salt, for topping

How to Make Cream Cheese Stuffed Dates

1. Slice each date lengthwise to open without cutting all the way through, and remove the pit if not already pitted.
2. Beat the cream cheese with a drizzle of honey until smooth.
3. Pipe or spoon the cream cheese mixture into each date.
4. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios and a pinch of flaky sea salt.
5. Drizzle with additional honey before serving.

Tips for the Best Cream Cheese Stuffed Dates

• Use soft, plump medjool dates for this cream cheese stuffed dates recipe, since they’re easier to slice and fill than drier date varieties.
• Let the cream cheese soften fully at room temperature for the smoothest, easiest-to-pipe filling.
• Toast the pistachios lightly before chopping for a deeper, nuttier flavor.
• Assemble close to serving time for the freshest presentation, though they hold up well for a few hours.

Variations to Try

• Add a small piece of crispy bacon on top for a sweet-savory bite.
• Swap pistachios for chopped walnuts or almonds.
• Use goat cheese instead of cream cheese for a tangier filling.

How to Store It

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are medjool dates?

Medjool dates are a large, soft, naturally sweet variety of date with a caramel-like flavor, making them ideal for stuffing since they’re easy to slice open and hold a filling well.

Can I make stuffed dates ahead of time?

Yes, they keep well in the fridge for several days, making them an easy make-ahead appetizer for parties.

Can I use a different nut instead of pistachios?

Yes, chopped walnuts, almonds, or pecans all work well as a substitute for pistachios.

Is this recipe gluten-free?

Yes, as written, this cream cheese stuffed dates recipe is naturally gluten-free.

Cream Cheese Stuffed Dates

Medjool dates filled with sweetened cream cheese, topped with pistachios, honey, and flaky salt — a no-bake sweet-savory snack.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Servings: 8

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Calories: 90

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 16 medjool dates pitted
• 4 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 tbsp honey plus more for drizzling
• 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
• flaky sea salt for topping

Equipment

• 1 Mixing bowl

Method

 

1. Step 1: Slice each date lengthwise without cutting all the way through, and remove the pit.
2. Step 2: Beat cream cheese with honey until smooth.
3. Tip: Let the cream cheese soften fully for the smoothest filling.
4. Step 3: Pipe or spoon the mixture into each date.
5. Step 4: Sprinkle with pistachios and flaky salt.
6. Step 5: Drizzle with additional honey before serving.

Notes

Assemble close to serving time for the freshest presentation, though these hold up well for a few hours.