Cream Cheese and Pecan Dates
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This cream cheese and pecan stuffed date recipe uses honey to keep the filling creamy as it cools. It's a milder, sweeter take on stuffed dates that's always a hit. Get the full recipe and air frying instructions below.
Ingredients
- 12 Medjool dates, pitted
- 3 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon honey (mixed into the cream cheese)
- 12 pecan halves
- Flaky salt
- Optional: cinnamon dust
Steps
- 01Mix cream cheese and honey until smooth.
- 02Slit and open each date. Fill with cream cheese mixture. Top with a pecan.
- 03These can go in the air fryer as-is (no bacon) or wrap in bacon for a sweet-savory version.
- 04Ready for the air fryer.
- 05Finish with flaky salt and a light dust of cinnamon.
Honey in the cream cheese prevents it from firming up into a dense block when it cools. It stays creamy and spreadable even after cooking. This is the crowd-pleaser version for people who find the blue cheese variation too intense.
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How to Air Fry It
- 01Slice dates lengthwise, remove the pits, and stuff each with a small amount of goat cheese or cream cheese.
- 02Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- 03Place the stuffed dates in the air fryer basket in a single layer, cheese side up.
- 04Air fry for 5-6 minutes until the dates are warm and the cheese is bubbly.
- 05Let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving, as the natural sugars get extremely hot.
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