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Cannoli Stuffed Dates

Cannoli Stuffed Dates

Cannoli Stuffed Dates | Easy No-Bake Medjool Date Dessert

These Cannoli Stuffed Dates are a delicious Italian-inspired twist on a classic stuffed date! Made with just 6 simple ingredients and no cooking required, they combine sweet, chewy Natural Delights® Medjool Dates with creamy ricotta, crunchy pistachios, mini chocolate chips, and crispy cannoli shells. This easy no-bake dessert is perfect for entertaining, holidays, parties, or whenever you’re craving a sweet treat with an elegant twist. 

Recipe by Amy Davis.
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
0 Minutes
Yield
13–15 stuffed dates

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 13–15 Natural Delights® Medjool Dates, pitted
  • ¼ cup crushed cannoli shells or any thin, crispy cinnamon cookies
  • 2–3 tbsp crushed pistachios
  • 2–3 tbsp mini chocolate chips

Preparation

Add the ricotta cheese and powdered sugar to a blender. Blend until well combined and smooth.

Arrange 13–15 dates on a plate, opening them up to be stuffed. Add about 1 tablespoon of the ricotta filling to each date.

Sprinkle each stuffed date with crushed cannoli shells. Then, top with mini chocolate chips, pistachios, or a mixture of both.

Serve immediately! If making ahead, wait to sprinkle on the cannoli shells and toppings until serving for optimal texture.

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*While Medjool dates are high in natural sugars, they are low on the glycemic index thanks to a balanced amount of soluble fiber. The complex carbohydrates found in Medjool dates are digested at a slower rate, making them a source of dietary fiber and releasing energy to the body over a longer period of time.