Espresso Mascarpone-Stuffed Dates
It all started with a craving for coffee combined with popular demand for a date recipe from both my husband and readers. I closed my eyes and imagined a coffee flavored dessert and the first thing that came to my mind was tiramisu. So I decided to create a “tiramisu date” with mascarpone, espresso and chocolate. It came out exactly like I thought: a “cakeless” version of tiramisu, bursting with coffee aroma amid sweet, delicate cream. You have to try this one, you’ll love it!!
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Espresso Mascarpone-Stuffed Dates Recipe
Makes 12 stuffed dates
12 Medjool dates, pitted
8 ounces mascarpone cheese
1 teaspoon agave syrup
3 teaspoons espresso or strong coffee
2 tablespoons shaved chocolate (optional)
Delicately clean the dates with a damp paper towel. In a medium bowl, combine the mascarpone, agave syrup and espresso. Stuff each date with about a tablespoon of the coffee flavored mascarpone. Top with shaved chocolate for a wonderful taste and look.
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Jennifurla — 06/18/2010 @ 8:24 pm
What a cool idea, bravo!
Mademoiselle Poirot — 06/18/2010 @ 8:45 pm
Oh la la, that sounds divine. I love tiramisu and I love dates, I can imagine sipping an espresso with it…or maybe that'd be coffee overload? Have a lovely weekend, Love from London x
Cinnamon-Girl — 06/19/2010 @ 12:26 am
These sound completely delicious Nisrine! Two favorites combined in one! And so much easier than making traditional tiramisu. xo
Angie's Recipes — 06/19/2010 @ 10:26 am
These look and sound spectacular!
Simply Life — 06/19/2010 @ 10:53 am
oh wow, those look amazing and so elegant!
Joanne — 06/19/2010 @ 10:58 am
I spend a lot of my time craving tiramisu and this is just the fix for that! All of the awesome flavor without all of the not-so-awesome calories. So content right now!
girlichef — 06/19/2010 @ 12:14 pm
Wow! I think I'd prefer a few of these over Tiramisu! Delicious!
Adventures in Domestic Cooking — 06/19/2010 @ 2:36 pm
Oh gracious, how delicious looking!
Mary — 06/19/2010 @ 4:42 pm
These look so elegant. I always work on the theory that anything that looks beautiful will be delicious as well. I suspect these are delicious. I hope you are having a wonderful day. Blessings…Mary
eleni — 06/19/2010 @ 6:41 pm
Excellent sweet treat… healthy and adorable!! I love all the ingredients…
Mrs. Mother — 06/19/2010 @ 8:49 pm
I don't like the flavor of coffee, but they look delicious.
Kerstin — 06/19/2010 @ 9:06 pm
These sound so perfect for an elegant dinner party! Love the flavor combo.
Nadji — 06/19/2010 @ 10:47 pm
Une pure gourmandise.
je suis sûre d'aimer.
A bientôt.
dana — 06/19/2010 @ 10:54 pm
Mmm, those sound just gorgeous. I'm somewhat jealous because I can't consume coffee products without becoming rather ill. The Mister, though, sure would appreciate them . He's spent all day at work, maybe I should surprise him. The recipe sounds approachable, even though the resulting dates look so refined and lovely!
Nisrine Merzouki — 06/20/2010 @ 1:14 am
Dana, try imitation coffee extract or Kahlua (which has much less caffeine) instead of coffee. I hope the Mister likes them.
Bridgett — 06/20/2010 @ 2:29 am
Oh wow, these are a wonderful and a unique idea for both the mascarpone and dates. I just love this. Yum!
NaturallySweet — 06/20/2010 @ 3:18 am
Oh my goodness.
Sonia (Nasi Lemak Lover) — 06/20/2010 @ 4:07 am
this look mouthwatering!
Umm Mymoonah — 06/20/2010 @ 11:12 am
looks so yummy, dates filled with mascarpone, loved the look of it, very glad to follow you:-)
Trix — 06/20/2010 @ 2:50 pm
This is so creative – and since you've cut out the carbs I imagine one could eat many more without guilt, yes? ; )
Nisrine Merzouki — 06/20/2010 @ 2:59 pm
Yes, yes, yes!!
Tiago Lopes — 06/20/2010 @ 5:52 pm
fantastic………
myfrenchkitchen — 06/20/2010 @ 6:06 pm
Oh, I love dates…and almonds! A lovey recipe and quick and easy!
Ronelle
Rachana — 06/20/2010 @ 6:58 pm
These look so good n tempting!
Lucy — 06/20/2010 @ 7:36 pm
I wish I had some mascarpone in the house now! I think these would make the perfect gift when visiting people – adorable and delicious :)
Nisrine Merzouki — 06/20/2010 @ 7:43 pm
Lucy, stuffed dates of all kinds make a lovely gift when visiting poeple. I totally agree!
magda — 06/21/2010 @ 9:21 am
This is a truly lovely dessert Nisrine. I love coffee flavored treats!
Magda
pigpigscorner — 06/21/2010 @ 11:49 am
WOw, very interesting combo!
My Carolina Kitchen — 06/21/2010 @ 1:44 pm
These are gorgeous and I love the combination of the dates with the coffee.
Sam
Sanura — 06/21/2010 @ 3:38 pm
Beautifully delicious. Will try this recipe.
Katie@Cozydelicious — 06/21/2010 @ 5:05 pm
What a fantastic idea! I love sweet little nibbles. These are such a fun treat!
themustardseed — 02/09/2011 @ 9:05 pm
I love all your recipes. I think the date with cheese, coffee and chocolate is brilliant! I havent really tried Moroccan recipes but they all look delicious and exciting and somewhat similar to Indian recipes.I am definitely going to try some now. There are also many common spices.