12 Honey Pistachio Ricotta Dates That Wow Every Time
A no-bake dessert featuring Medjool dates stuffed with creamy ricotta, topped with pistachios and honey for a sweet and salty treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Medjool dates, pitted
- ¾ cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2–3 tbsp honey
- ⅓ cup pistachios, finely chopped
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Slice each Medjool date lengthwise and remove pits.
- Mix ricotta, vanilla, and a drizzle of honey until smooth.
- Spoon or pipe the ricotta mixture into each date.
- Sprinkle chopped pistachios over the ricotta.
- Drizzle warm honey over the tops and add a pinch of sea salt.
Notes
- Use fresh, soft Medjool dates for best results.
- Adjust honey quantity based on sweetness preference.
- Serve chilled for a firmer texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 dates
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg