Recipe

These Blue Cheese & Walnut Stuffed Dates are pure magic—sweet, sticky dates filled with tangy blue cheese and crunchy walnuts. One bite and you get creamy, salty, nutty, and sweet all at once. They’re the no-cook appetizer that disappears first at holiday parties, game nights, or anytime you need an elegant snack that feels fancy but takes zero effort.

The key to perfection? Perfectly crumbled blue cheese that mixes smoothly with walnuts. A quick crank with the Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater gives you fluffy blue cheese crumbles in seconds—no messy knife work needed.

🧀Ingredients (Makes about 20 bites)

20 Medjool dates (pitted)

4–6 oz blue cheese (good quality, like Roquefort or Gorgonzola)

½ cup walnuts (toasted for extra flavor)

Optional drizzle: honey or balsamic glaze

Optional garnish: fresh thyme leaves or sea salt

🍯Step-by-Step: Stuffed Dates in 4 Easy Moves

1. Crumble the Blue Cheese

Lock your hand crank cheese grater to the counter. Use the coarse blade to crank the blue cheese into light, fluffy crumbles. Set aside.

2. Prep the Walnuts

Lightly toast walnuts in a dry pan until fragrant. Let cool, then roughly chop by hand (or pulse quickly in a bag with a rolling pin).

3. Mix the Filling

In a bowl, combine blue cheese crumbles with chopped walnuts. Mash gently with a fork until it holds together but still has texture.

4. Stuff & Finish

Slice each date open lengthwise (but not all the way through). Spoon or pipe the blue cheese-walnut filling inside. Arrange on a platter. Drizzle with honey or balsamic glaze if desired, and sprinkle thyme or sea salt on top.

🥓Tips & Twists

Make-Ahead Magic – Stuff dates up to 1 day ahead and keep chilled.

Bacon Upgrade – Wrap stuffed dates in half a strip of bacon and bake until crispy.

Vegetarian Glow-Up – Swap blue cheese for goat cheese and add dried cranberries.

Spicy Kick – Mix in a pinch of cayenne with the filling.

Party Platter – Serve alongside fresh grapes and crackers for an instant charcuterie vibe.

🍴Conclusion: The Appetizer Everyone Asks For

These Blue Cheese & Walnut Stuffed Dates are proof that the best bites are simple ones—sweet dates, bold cheese, crunchy nuts, done. With the cheese shredder handling the cheese crumble in seconds, you spend less time prepping and more time enjoying.