Heavenly and decadent, these lightly broiled stuffed dates are delicious and will satisfy your sweet tooth without any additional sweetener!  I love Medjool dates and eat them just plain, but these stuffed dates are way better than even I imagined.  My family and I all loved them.  We found that two stuffed Medjool dates are just about right for one dessert serving.

Ingredients [see below for sources]

Medjool Dates, preferably organic, 2 for each serving
Goat cheese, preferably made from raw goat milk, about 1 teaspoon per stuffed date
Crispy pecans, finely chopped, a sprinkle for each stuffed date

Preparation

Cut the dates almost halfway through lengthwise and remove the seeds. Stuff each date with a teaspoon of goat cheese, then sprinkle with chopped pecans.
Broil briefly just until the pecans begin to brown. I used a toaster oven. Serve immediately and enjoy.

These are very quick to make but taste like they require much more time and effort. They are elegant enough for serving company, but they’re also easy enough to make for a quick dessert for just one or two.

There are many versions of these stuffed dates on the web.  Some call for unnecessary added sweeteners (they are already very sweet), although a few have additions such as cinnamon which might be good.

Food Sources

Organic Medjool dates can be found at markets and groceries that emphasize healthy and organic foods.  I bought my organic Medjool dates at my favorite health food store, Erma’s Nutrition Center in Nassau Bay, Texas.

Raw goat milk cheese is best sourced from a local farmer, which is where I buy mine.  For sources of raw milk and raw milk products in your area, go to RealMilk.com.

Crispy pecans have been soaked and dehydrated at low temperatures to retain enzymes and nutrients while reducing anti-nutrients such as phytates.  If you don’t have a dehydrator (I don’t), there are several online sources.  I buy mine from Wilderness Family Naturals.

This post is shared on Real Food Wednesday at Kelly the Kitchen Kop and Fat Tuesday at Real Food Forager.