Walnut Stuffed Dates

7 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb whole soft dates, pitted
  • 1/2 cup walnut pieces
  • 3/4 cup half-and-half cream
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons orange blossom water or 2 teaspoons rose blossom water
  • 1/4 cup cocoa
  • 1 cup finely shredded dried coconut

Directions

  1. 1
    Slit dates on one side and stuff with walnuts.
  2. 2
    Close and set aside.
  3. 3
    In small saucepan, bring cream to boil over medium heat, stirring often.
  4. 4
    Stir in sugar until it melts.
  5. 5
    Stir in orange or rose blossom water and cocoa, reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes.
  6. 6
    Remove from heat until misture is cool enough to touch.
  7. 7
    Spread coconut on plate.
  8. 8
    Dip dates in cocoa syrup and roll in coconut.
  9. 9
    Place on a plate or tray and refrigerate, covered, for several hours before serving.

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