Appetizers : Sweet stuff Last Updated: Apr 26th, 2009 - 17:33:38 Simply Stuffed Dates By Sandra Woodruff  Printer friendly page Yield: 24 pieces 24 pitted whole dates 1/2 cup soft curd farmer cheese, reduced-fat (Neufchatel) cream cheese, or soft goat cheese 24 small pecan halves (or use whole or sliced almonds or pieces of walnuts) 1. Using a sharp knife, cut a slit along the length of each date. Open each date along the slit enough to allow for adding a filling without the date being opened completely flat. 2. Pipe or spoon 1 teaspoon of the cheese into each date and lightly press a pecan half into the cream cheese. Serve immediately or cover and chill for several hours before serving. Nutritional Facts (per piece) Calories: 41    Carbohydrates: 5 g    Fiber: 1 g    Fat: 1.5 g    Sat. Fat: 0.3 g Cholesterol: 2 mg     Protein: 1.1 g    Sodium: 20 mg    Calcium: 5 mg Diabetic exchanges: Count 3 pieces as 1 fruit and 1 fat. © Copyright 2005 by eatsmarttoday.com Top of Page