A simple treat worth making a note of.
INGREDIENTS:
whole medjool dates
almonds, blanched
PREPARATION:
VARIATIONS:
There are many, but a favorite is to stuff dates with cream cheese. Also cream cheese with carob sprinkles. Other nuts can also be used and combined with the cheese. Sprinkle on chopped pistachio or stuff with toasted walnuts. Almonds can also be soaked overnight, then ground into a paste with a little water to use as stuffing. Also try peanut butter and melted carob. Or pecans!
whole medjool dates
almonds, blanched
PREPARATION:
- Deep fry the almonds or saute in a little ghee first. Cool
- Slice each date halfway open and remove the pit. Check to make sure they are fresh inside.
- Insert one almond per date and close shut inside.
- Offer on Krishna's plate with His next meal.
VARIATIONS:
There are many, but a favorite is to stuff dates with cream cheese. Also cream cheese with carob sprinkles. Other nuts can also be used and combined with the cheese. Sprinkle on chopped pistachio or stuff with toasted walnuts. Almonds can also be soaked overnight, then ground into a paste with a little water to use as stuffing. Also try peanut butter and melted carob. Or pecans!