December 2005 Winning Recipe

Recipe Title : Cranberry Stuffed Dates
Submitted by: Carole Resnick from Cleveland, OH

Category: Appetizer
Suggested Number of Servings: 6 Servings
Ingredients:

  • Cranberry Stuffed Dates
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest, finely grated
  • 2 Tablespoons dried cranberries, finely chopped
  • 16-18 large dates, pitted and split
  • 2 Tablespoons pecans, finely chopped

Instructions:

  • In a medium bowl combine the cream cheese, the sugar, the vanilla, the orange juice and the orange zest. Beat until well combined and smooth. Stir in cranberries.
  • Stuff each date with the cream cheese mixture and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
  • Transfer to a serving plate. If desired, garnish plate with strips of orange peel.

Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Additional Comments:
A wonderful and easy appetizer for the holiday season. At other times of the year substitute another dried fruit for the dried cranberries. Also, any type of nut can be used.

For example, use finely chopped dried pineapple with macadamia nuts.

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