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Matcha cream cheese-filled dates
A trifecta of umami, sweet and sour with a sprinkle of pistachio crunch.
by Cuzen Matcha
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Servings: 6-8
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Active time: 10 minutes
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Signature Blend: powder mode x2
- 3 tbsp cream cheese
- 12 deglet noor dates
- 2 tbsp pistachios, chopped
- Mix the matcha and cream cheese until fully incorporated.
- Make a lengthwise slit in each date and remove the pits, being careful not to smash the date.
- Using a spoon, gently put the cream cheese mixture into each date.
- Sprinkle pistachio pieces on top of the cream cheese, pressing as needed so they stay in place.
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