With just a few simple ingredients, you can serve a creamy, sweet stuffed dates appetizer in 15 minutes or less. Stuff your dates with a lemon honey mascarpone cheese filling, top with fresh blueberries, and it’s ready to serve. It’s a delicate, classy-looking appetizer that any busy mom can throw together.

Did your daughter’s friend and her mom just pop over, and you’re looking for something to throw together? You want something quick, easy, with ingredients you already have, and … no cooking would be the blueberry on top. 

We’ve been there. And we’ve got just the thing: Blueberry Mascarpone Stuffed Dates. 

Blueberry mascarpone stuffed dates are sponsored by North Bay Produce.

They’re naturally sweet for the kids to enjoy but delicate enough for you to feel refreshed from a mini mom’s night in, whether it’s last-minute or planned!

Fill the dates with the lemon honey mascarpone filling and top with juicy blueberries for a refreshing appetizer that both mom and kids can enjoy.

Be sure to check out more easy blueberry appetizers that you can easily throw together in minutes. Now let’s check out what ingredients you’ll need to make your stuffed dates.

Ingredients

You’ll need three components to make these stuffed dates with blueberries. Then, you’ll be ready to stuff and serve.

Dates

Dates give this delicate appetizer a sturdy base. As they dry, they develop a sweet, caramel-like flavor. The longer they dry, the sweeter they are. Different batches can vary in sweetness, but their chewy texture creates the perfect bowl shape for stuffing.

Related: How To Eat Dates

Mascarpone Cheese Filling

The creamy, tangy mascarpone filling is super easy to throw together. You’ll need mascarpone cheese, fresh lemon juice, and honey—that’s it! If you can’t find mascarpone cheese, try cream cheese, which is available in any grocery store. Goat cheese also pairs well with blueberries.

North Bay Reserve Blueberries

Last but most certainly not least are the blueberries. We love adding blueberries on top of these stuffed dates for their beautiful, juicy pops of sweetness in each bite. North Bay’s Reserve label of blueberries offers premium, exclusive blueberry varieties. They are always super fresh and bursting with sweet, juicy flavor. And they add a naturally sweet element with the creamy cheese filling and dried date base.

Look for North Bay Reserve blueberries in the produce department. 

How to Make Blueberry Mascarpone Stuffed Dates

Now, let’s make the lemon honey mascarpone filling and stuff those dates.

Step 1: Prep the dates.

You can buy pitted dates to cut down your prep time. But if your dates aren’t pitted, use a knife to cut lengthwise down the date and remove the pit. Set your pitted dates to the side while you make your stuffed date filling.

Step 2: Make the mascarpone filling.

The fastest method is to use a spatula to mix the mascarpone cheese, honey, and lemon zest in a small mixing bowl. If you want an extra light and airy filling, let the mascarpone come to room temperature and then whip the filling ingredients together. But we usually make it the fast way! 

Step 3: Fill the dates.

Use a small spoon (about 1-2 teaspoons) or a piping bag to fill each pitted date. We like the spoon method because it’s quicker and requires less cleanup. But if you are making these for a party appetizer, a piping bag will make them look uniform. Both methods work great.

Step 4: Top with a North Bay Produce Reserve blueberry.

Don’t forget the blueberries. Be sure you rinse and gently dry your blueberries with a paper towel, then top each stuffed date with a blueberry. Then serve!

Why We Love North Bay Produce

At The Produce Moms, we’re here to help you get more fruits and vegetables on your family’s dinner table. With North Bay Produce Reserve Blueberries, it’s easy to get your kids on board with the delicious, plump, and sweet berries. Our kids love their larger size, and as moms, we can always rely on their consistent quality, size, and flavor. Be sure to grab Reserve berries when making your blueberry mascarpone stuffed dates.

Related: Always In Season with North Bay Produce

Fresh Blueberry Recipes You’ll Love

• Blueberry Goat Cheese Log – make-ahead friendly and always a crowd pleaser
• Blueberry Cheesecake Dip – serve with graham crackers for a cheesecake finger food
• Blueberry Ice Cream Bread – we aren’t sure if kids enjoy making it or eating it more
• Blueberry Cream Cheese – perfect on morning bagels