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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
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.