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Date-Apricot Truffles





Yields
Makes 12 pieces; 6 servings



Prep Time
20 mins

This not-too-sweet fruit dessert is a nice finishing touch for any Mediterranean-style meal. 

 8 Medjool dates (2 in. long)
 1/4 cup finely chopped dried apricots
 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
 1 tablespoon neufchâtel (light cream) cheese
 12 salted almonds
Step 1
1

Cut 8 Medjool dates (2 in. long) in half lengthwise and discard pits. Finely chop 4 date halves. In a bowl, mix chopped dates with 1/4 cup finely chopped dried apricots, 1 1/2 teaspoons honey, and 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice.

Step 2
2

Spread 1/4 teaspoon neufchâtel (light cream) cheese (1 tablespoon total) in cut side of each date half. Mound apricot mixture equally onto cheese. Push 1 roasted, salted almond (12 total) into each mound.

Step 3
3

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

Amount per serving
Calories112
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.8g3%

Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
Cholesterol 1.8mg1%
Sodium 27mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 25g10%

Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Protein 1.4g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.