Cranberry Stuffed Dates

Pitted dates are split and filled with a mixture of sweetened cream cheese, orange, and dried cranberries, then sprinkled with chopped pecans.

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Ingredients:

• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 Tablespoon fresh orange juice
• 1 teaspoon orange zest, finely grated
• 2 Tablespoons dried cranberries, finely chopped
• 16-18 large dates, pitted and split
• 2 Tablespoons pecans, finely chopped

Method

In a medium bowl combine the cream cheese, the sugar, the vanilla, the orange juice and the orange zest. Beat until well combined and smooth. Stir in cranberries. Stuff each date with the cream cheese mixture and sprinkle with chopped pecans. Transfer to a serving plate. If desired, garnish plate with strips of orange peel.

Notes: Very easy and very tasty.

Number of servings: 16 -18 pieces

Submitted By: cybercook
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