Home Recipes Ingredients Fruits Dried Fruits Dates

Date Recipes

Name: Pistachio and Date Ricotta Crostini
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 dozen
Ingredients: 36 slices French bread baguette (1/4 inch thick); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/8 teaspoon plus 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 3 tablespoons honey, divided; 4 teaspoons grated lemon zest, divided; 10 pitted medjool dates, chopped (about 1-1/2 cups); 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped

Naturally sweet and rich in fiber, dates are a healthy alternative sweetener for baking recipes. Try our recipes with dates, from classic date bars and desserts to breakfast recipes with dates to middle eastern recipes with dates.

Add Filter

Pistachio and Date Ricotta Crostini

My husband and I regularly have date night at home where we make a four-course meal. For appetizers, I like to keep things simple but dressed up. I’ve found that making a special appetizer helps transform the atmosphere into a fancy meal. We’ve grown to really cherish these long and luxurious evenings together in our living room. Fresh figs can be used instead of dates if that's what you have on hand! —Kristin Bowers, Gilbert, Arizona