Ricotta and almond stuffed dates
5
Points®
Total time: 10 min • Prep: 5 min • Cook: 5 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Dipped in chocolate, these simple stuffed dates are an ideal after-dinner treat with coffee.
Ingredients
Flaked almonds
2 tbs
Fresh dates
8 individual
Low-fat ricotta cheese
90 g, (1/3 cup)
Icing sugar
1 tsp
Liqueur
10 ml, frangelico (optional)
Dark chocolate
45 g, melted
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 200°C or 180°C fan-forced. Place almonds on a small baking tray and bake for 3–5 minutes or until lightly toasted. Cool and coarsely chop.
2
Line a small baking tray with baking paper. Using a small sharp knife, cut a slit down the side of each date and remove the seed.
3
Place the ricotta, icing sugar, toasted almonds and Frangelico in a small bowl and stir to combine. Fill each date with 1 heaped teaspoon of the ricotta mixture.
4
Dip half of each date in the melted chocolate. Place dates on the prepared tray at room temperature for 30 minutes or until the chocolate is set. Serve.
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