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butter stuffed dates

Easy Butter Stuffed Dates (3-Ingredient Recipe)

Butter stuffed dates are rich, sweet, and ready in minutes—just three ingredients to make an elegant appetizer or quick indulgent snack.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack, Dessert
Cuisine Middle Eastern / Mediterranean
Servings 12 stuffed dates
Calories 90 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 Medjool dates pitted
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • Flaky sea salt or crushed nuts optional, for topping

Instructions
 

  • Slice each Medjool date lengthwise and remove the pit if not already pitted.
  • Using a butter knife or piping bag, fill the center of each date with about 1/2 teaspoon of softened butter.
  • Optionally, sprinkle the tops with flaky sea salt or crushed nuts for added texture and flavor.
  • Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for 10–15 minutes for a firmer bite.
Keyword dates, butter, no-bake, 3-ingredient, easy, healthy snack, Ramadan, holiday treat