Ingredients

  • Macadamia Nut Ricotta
  • 2 cups raw macadamia nuts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Stuffed Dates
  • 1/3 cup macadamia nut ricotta
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon rose water
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 15-18 dates

Method

  • In a food processor or a high powered blender, puree the macadamia nut ricotta ingredients together until smooth. If necessary, scrape down the sides with a spatula and/or add a bit more water. The resulting texture should resemble ricotta cheese.
  • Mix together the honey and aromatics with 1/3 cup of macadamia nut "ricotta."
  • Slit each date down one side and remove the seed. Using a small teaspoon, fill each date with about 1/2 - 1 tbl of the spiced faux ricotta filling.