Name: 3-Ingredient Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 16 medjool dates (about 2 cups); 4 oz goat cheese (113 g); ¼ cup pine nuts; To serve: flaky sea salt, ground black pepper, extra virgin olive oil

Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates

By Sarah Bond, BS Nutrition, MS Sensory Science, Updated Sep 30, 2025

4.95 from 39 ratings

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15 minutes

Serves 8 servings (2 dates each)

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Medjool dates meet creamy goat cheese, then get crowned with toasty pine nuts. The result? A salty-sweet bite so irresistible that one reader told me this recipe “changed my mind” about dates entirely. After testing and serving these at countless gatherings, I can confidently say they’re a guaranteed hit.

Goat cheese stuffed dates with pine nuts on a plate.

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If you’re looking for a foolproof appetizer, this is your recipe. Many wrap the cheese-stuffed dates in bacon, but these use toasted pine nuts and flaky sea salt for that delicious crunch.

I kept this recipe intentionally simple–just 3 main ingredients–because I wanted something you could pull off in 15 minutes, even in the middle of hosting chaos.

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★★★★★

“These are deliciously decadent!! Always on my go to, fantastic appetizers!” —Linda

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Goat cheese stuffed dates with pinenuts. — If you don’t have pine nuts, you can also use pistachios!

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3-Ingredient Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates

4.95 from 39 ratings

By: Sarah Bond

Prep: 5

Cook: 10

Total: 15

Servings: servings (2 dates each)

These 3-ingredient goat cheese-stuffed dates are the ultimate sweet-savory appetizer–even date skeptics love them! A crowd-pleasing party favorite that’s always a hit.

Ingredients

▢ 16 medjool dates, about 2 cups
▢ 4 oz goat cheese, 113 g
▢ ¼ cup pine nuts
▢ To serve: flaky sea salt, ground black pepper, extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Prep: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 C). Slice dates lengthwise on one side and remove the pit.
Stuff: Spoon a bit of goat cheese into each date. Set cut side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, or until warmed through.
Pine Nuts: Meanwhile, add pine nuts to a small saute pan and set over medium heat. Cook until golden brown and toasted, about 5 minutes (keep a careful eye as these can burn easily).
Serve: Drizzle warm dates with olive oil and sprinkle with toasted pine nuts, salt, and pepper.

Notes

Storage: Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container.

Make ahead: If you want to make them in advance, you can prep and stuff the dates up to 3 days in advance. Keep this either in an airtight container in the fridge or on a tray sealed with plastic wrap to keep the dates from drying out. When you want them, just pop them in the oven.