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Delicious Baklava Stuffed Dates Recipe Easy Sweet Nutty Treats

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These baklava stuffed dates are a quick and easy sweet treat featuring soft Medjool dates filled with a honey, cinnamon, and toasted nut mixture, optionally wrapped in flaky phyllo dough for a crunchy exterior.

Ingredients

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  • 20 large Medjool dates, pitted
  • 1 cup mixed nuts (walnuts, pistachios, almonds), roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons honey (wildflower or clover honey recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon orange blossom water or rose water (optional)
  • 10 phyllo dough sheets (optional)
  • Powdered sugar or crushed pistachios for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Roughly chop about 1 cup of mixed nuts (walnuts, pistachios, almonds). Toast them lightly in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant, stirring often to prevent burning. Let cool slightly.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the toasted nuts with 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon orange blossom water if using. Stir well to coat the nuts evenly. Set aside.
  3. Slice each Medjool date lengthwise on one side and carefully remove the pit if not already pitted, creating a pocket without splitting the date completely.
  4. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the nut mixture into each date’s cavity. Press gently to fill but avoid overstuffing.
  5. If using phyllo dough, thaw about 10 sheets according to package instructions and cut each sheet in half lengthwise. Place a stuffed date on one end, brush lightly with melted butter, and roll up snugly. Brush the outside with more butter.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange wrapped dates on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden and crisp. For unwrapped dates, skip baking or warm gently for 3-4 minutes.
  7. Once cooled slightly, drizzle extra honey over the dates and sprinkle with crushed pistachios or powdered sugar for garnish.

Notes

Choose soft, plump Medjool dates for best results. Toast nuts gently to avoid bitterness and enhance flavor. Use just enough honey to keep the nut mixture sticky but not soggy. Melt butter slowly to prevent burning. If wrapping in phyllo, wrap tightly but do not overfill to avoid tearing. Dates can be prepared ahead and stored in airtight containers. Nut-free and vegan variations are possible by substituting ingredients.

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