Mascarpone Stuffed Dates

Photo: Helder Gonçalves

Source: Spork_or_a_foon

INGREDIENTS

1. 16 Medjool dates
2. 1/2 cup mascarpone
3. 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
4. Unsweetened cocoa, for dusting

DIRECTIONS

1. Make a lengthwise slit in each date and remove the pits (without halving the dates). In a bowl, whisk the mascarpone with the sugar. Spoon the mascarpone into the dates, close them loosely and arrange on a plate, split side up. Sift the cocoa over the dates and serve.

MAKE AHEAD

The stuffed dates can be refrigerated overnight. Bring to room temperature before sprinkling with cocoa.