Recipe: Stuffed Medjool Dates with Whipped Ricotta & Mānuka Honey

Creamy, naturally sweet, and effortlessly elegant, these stuffed medjool dates are the perfect balance of indulgence and wholesome ingredients.

Whipped ricotta is blended with fragrant mint, warming cinnamon or cardamom, and our Daily MGO 400+ Mānuka Honey to create a light, creamy filling. Each date is finished with crunchy pistachios, a drizzle of premium mānuka honey, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for a simple yet sophisticated bite that's perfect for entertaining, afternoon grazing, or a nourishing sweet treat.

Our Daily MGO 400+ Mānuka Honey is the hero ingredient, adding delicate floral sweetness and rich caramel notes that beautifully complement the creamy ricotta and naturally caramel-like Medjool dates.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Ready in just minutes with no baking required.
• Naturally sweetened with premium mānuka honey.
• Creamy, crunchy, sweet, and salty in every bite.
• Perfect for entertaining, grazing boards, or an elegant dessert.
• A beautiful way to enjoy the distinctive flavor of mānuka honey.

Ingredients

Ricotta Filling

• 1 cup ricotta
• 1 tbsp Daily MGO 400+ Mānuka Honey
• ¼ cup finely chopped fresh mint
• Pinch of cinnamon or cardamom
• Pinch of sea salt

For Serving

• 12 Medjool dates
• ⅓ cup pistachios, finely ground into a coarse crumb
• Daily MGO 400+ mānuka honey, for drizzling
• Flaky sea salt

How to Make Stuffed Medjool Dates

Prepare the Filling

In a medium bowl, whisk together the ricotta, Daily MGO 400+ Mānuka Honey, chopped mint, cinnamon or cardamom, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.

Prepare the Pistachios

Pulse or finely chop the pistachios until they resemble a coarse crumb. Transfer to a shallow bowl.

Fill the Dates

Slice each Medjool date lengthwise and remove the pit, creating a pocket while keeping the date intact.

Spoon the whipped ricotta mixture into each date.

Coat with Pistachios

Gently press the exposed ricotta into the crushed pistachios until lightly coated.

Finish & Serve

Arrange the stuffed dates on a serving platter. Drizzle generously with Daily MGO 400+ Mānuka Honey and finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt before serving.

The Texture

Creamy • crunchy • naturally sweet • fresh • luxurious

Serving Tip

Serve as part of a grazing board, alongside fresh seasonal fruit, or enjoy with a cup of tea for an elevated afternoon treat. They also make an elegant dessert for entertaining.

Make It Your Own

• Swap the mint for finely grated orange zest for a bright citrus twist.
• Top with toasted almonds or walnuts instead of pistachios.
• Add a pinch of crushed rose petals or chopped dried edible flowers for a beautiful finish.
• Finish with pomegranate arils for extra freshness and color.
• Sprinkle with a little extra cinnamon or cardamom before serving for added warmth.

Simple to prepare yet beautifully impressive, these stuffed Medjool dates showcase the rich, floral sweetness of premium Mānuka Honey in every delicious bite.