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Published: Dec 18, 2017 · Modified: Dec 11, 2020 by Sandhya Ramakrishnan · This post may contain affiliate links

Moroccan Stuffed Dates | Dates Stuffed With Almond Paste

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Whole dates stuffed with mildly sweet and very rich almond paste makes these Moroccan Stuffed Dates a very popular dessert during the Ramadan Season.

Dates stuffed with almond paste in a bowl

We are almost towards the end of the year and we just have 2 more weeks to get through. This week I will be blogging all about Moroccan cuisine and I have made 3 great recipes for the theme. Starting the theme on the sweet note, these Moroccan Stuffed Date is my first recipe.

Moroccan cuisine is influenced by Arab, Mediterranean and some European flavors. This recipe is a very popular dessert made during the Ramadan season.

Why make this recipe

The Moroccan stuffed dates are so quick to make and it is delicious. My husband is a big fan of Arabic desserts and we buy a lot of them when we travel through the Arabic countries. we have bought different kinds of desserts made with dates and when I read about this particular recipe, I knew that he would love it.

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I can categorize this dessert into 'no cook' recipes as there is not cooking or baking involved. I just boiled some water to soak the almonds to make it faster and other than that, all I needed was my food processor (got to love these gadgets).

Dates stuffed with almond paste in a decorative bowl

Why chooses dates

Dates are very healthy, but highly underrated in my family. My younger one thinks that dates are disgusting. Keeping him in mind, I made this recipe, hoping the mildly sweet almond filling would make him eat a couple of dates. He saw the stuffed dates and picked up one.

He looked at it all around and asked if he could just eat the white part. I said the he has to eat the whole thing and not just the filling. He took a small bite and made faces. Then took another bite and said it was alright except for the dates covering. He asked if I could have used something else other than the dates. When I said that it is very popular and is made this way, he just listened to the story and ate the whole piece.

He mentioned that he somewhat likes it and just because I made it for him, he would eat another one the next day. I was doing a little happy dance in my head and felt like I conquered a battle. My husband and older one are totally on the other side of spectrum. They loved the stuffed dates and are all praise for it.

This being the Holiday season, this stuffed dates dessert could be a great edible gift for family and friends.

Moroccan Stuffed Dates | Dates Stuffed with Almond Paste

Ingredients to make Moroccan Stuffed dates - Makes about 15

  • Whole dates - 15
  • Almonds - ½ cup (heap)
  • Sugar - 3 tbsp
  • Butter - ½ tablespoon (melted)
  • Rose water - 1 tsp

Step by step process

  • Boil water and add the almonds to the boiling water. Let it boil for a minute or two and then turn off the flame and cover the pan. Let the almonds sit for about 30 minutes and then remove the skin. The skin should come off very easily by now. If not let them sit for few more minutes.
Almonds soaking and peeled almonds
  • Place the peeled almonds in the jar of the food processor. Run the machine for few seconds until the almonds become crumble.
  • Add the sugar and process it until it becomes grainy.
  • Now add the melted butter and the rose water and run the machine until it becomes a paste.
  • Transfer the contents to a bowl.
Making almond paste in food processor
  • If the dates are not pitted, carefully slice them on one side and remove the pit. Do this with all the dates.
  • Take a piece of almond paste (as much as what can fit inside the almonds) and roll it into a cylinder. Stuff this into the dates and spread it around to fill the entire date.
  • Repeat this with all the dates and the almond filling.
  • I made a little pattern on my almond filling with a sharp knife to make it look pretty. Arrange the stuffed dates dessert with almond paste on a serving platter and serve.
Stuffing the almonds with almond paste and decorating it
Stiffed dates in a serving platter

Expert Tips and FAQ's

  • Use fresh and quality dates for making this delicious Almond stuffed dates.
  • I have used a bit of rose water in my almond paste. You could use orange blossom water, or lemon zest to flavor yours or just leave it as is.
  • Keep it refrigerated and enjoy for a week or so (if it lasts that long).

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Moroccan Stuffed Dates | Dates Stuffed with Almond Paste

Moroccan Stuffed dates

Whole dates stuffed with mildly sweet and very rich almond paste makes these Moroccan Stuffed Dates a very popular dessert during the Ramadan Season.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Arabic, Middle Eastern
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 15
Calories: 60kcal
Author: Sandhya Ramakrishnan

Equipment

  • food processor

Ingredients

  • 15 Whole dates
  • ½ cup Almonds heap
  • 3 tablespoon Sugar
  • ½ tablespoon Butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon Rose water

Instructions

  • Boil water and add the almonds to the boiling water. Let it boil for a minute or two and then turn off the flame and cover the pan. Let the almonds sit for about 30 minutes and then remove the skin. The skin should come off very easily by now. If not let them sit for few more minutes.
  • Place the peeled almonds in the jar of the food processor. Run the machine for few seconds until the almonds become crumble.
  • Add the sugar and process it until it becomes grainy.
  • Now add the melted butter and the rose water and run the machine until it becomes a paste.
  • Transfer the contents to a bowl.
  • If the dates are not pitted, carefully slice them on one side and remove the pit. Do this with all the dates.
  • Take a piece of almond paste (as much as what can fit inside the almonds) and roll it into a cylinder. Stuff this into the dates and spread it around to fill the entire date.
  • Repeat this with all the dates and the almond filling.
  • I made a little pattern on my almond filling with a sharp knife to make it look pretty. Arrange it on a serving platter and serve.

Notes

Expert Tips and FAQ's
  • Use fresh and quality dates for making this delicious Almond stuffed dates.
  • I have used a bit of rose water in my almond paste. You could use orange blossom water, or lemon zest to flavor yours or just leave it as is.
  • Keep it refrigerated and enjoy for a week or so (if it lasts that long).

Nutrition

Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Pallavi says

    October 31, 2021 at 3:54 am

    Innovative.

    Reply
  2. Pavani says

    January 04, 2018 at 7:14 pm

    Those stuffed dates sound absolutely delicious Sandhya. Love the almond stuffing.

    Reply
  3. Chef Mireille says

    December 28, 2017 at 11:17 pm

    I used to make a restaurant and we used to make this but with a pistacchio paste instead - they were so delicious but so sweet - I am sure these were the same!

    Reply
  4. Aparna says

    December 25, 2017 at 4:23 pm

    Loved ur stuffed dates...just made it today

    Reply
  5. harini says

    December 23, 2017 at 8:14 pm

    I saw these in a store and was reminded of your post 🙂 Amazing edible gift for sure.

    Reply
  6. Priya Suresh says

    December 22, 2017 at 12:11 pm

    And this stuffed dates are seriously fabulous Sandhya, and delightful edible gifts..And that pattern rocks.

    Reply
  7. Jayashree says

    December 22, 2017 at 9:37 am

    These look so good, Sandhya. Sounds like a decadent treat.

    Reply
  8. Nandini says

    December 20, 2017 at 11:48 am

    I can actually imagine you telling Sarvesh (he's the younger one, right?) to eat the whole thing abs not just the filling! This is a lovely recipe and would make great snack for parties too

    Reply
  9. Usha says

    December 19, 2017 at 10:02 am

    Stuffed dates look amazing and love the pattern you made on almond paste.

    Reply
  10. Vaishali says

    December 19, 2017 at 5:36 am

    Amazing , these buttered almond dates taste awesome , I had made these for one of the marathons and they were a hit .
    I am glad that your kiddo finally ate the date too , I agree it is like an achievement . Good job Sandhya , you know how to take care of the bachas . :))

    Reply
  11. Srivalli Jetti says

    December 19, 2017 at 3:05 am

    What an interesting dish and so beautifully done Sandhya. It's always a wonder when I read about your boys eating and enjoying all the different food you make. Very heartening!..

    Reply

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