Need a super quick appetizer that you can throw together in a matter of minutes? Here you go.

Walnut-stuffed Dates

make as many or as few as you need

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

• medjool dates, pitted

• english walnut halves

• cream cheese (*see note for substitution)

• honey (optional)

• thyme leaves (optional)

Directions

1. Open a pitted date like a book and spread 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of cream cheese inside.

2. Top cream cheese with halved walnut and partially close date.

3. If desired, garnish with a drizzle of honey and/or fresh thyme leaves.

Note

• You may substitute mascarpone cheese for the cream cheese.