Pecan Pie-Stuffed Dates
If you’re craving pecan pie vibes… but don’t have the time or energy to start a whole baking situation, you’re going to flip over these Pecan Pie–Stuffed Dates!
These little gems taste like mini pecan pies wrapped inside soft, caramel-like Medjool dates. Warm, gooey, cinnamon-kissed filling… chewy, sweet shells… and absolutely no fuss. They’re a dream for holiday platters—the kind of bite-size sweet everyone grabs and then immediately circles back for seconds and maybe even thirds!
As someone who has created my fair share of pecan-forward recipes over the years — everything from Peach-Pecan Coleslaw and Salad to Pecan-Crusted Chicken Fingers — I can confidently say these beauties deserve a spot in the pecan hall of fame, lol. They deliver that nostalgic, maple-y goodness while staying simple and naturally vegan. Plus, there’s NO baking required. (You’re welcome!)
They also join my growing collection of stuffed dates (one of my favorite playful dessert categories!). If you haven’t tried my Snickers Dates, Banana Cream Pie Dates, Almond Joy Dates, Strawberry Cheesecake Dates, or Key Lime Pie Dates, definitely take a peek — each one transforms humble dates into flavor-themed bites with a wholesome twist.
And here’s a little bonus that makes these even more irresistible: the filling keeps beautifully in the fridge for about 3 days. So if you’re making this for yourself or just want a quick dessert moment, you can make the batch once and stuff a date (or two!)… and stash the rest in the fridge. (You can also make these Pecan Pie Shots with the filling!) Another idea: you can halve the recipe to make a smaller amount. This creation is flexible and delish — just the way I like it!
Whether you’re building a festive dessert board, prepping for a party, or treating yourself to a sweet treat after dinner, these Pecan Pie–Stuffed Dates deliver flavorful goodness in the easiest, most joyful way.
Try my 5-Minute Apple Pie next!
Pecan Pie-Stuffed Dates
Ingredients
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup quick oats
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon maple extract, or flavor
- ½ cup water
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of cinnamon
- 16 Medjool dates, pitted (keep bottoms intact so they form a little pocket)
Instructions
- Combine ingredients (except dates): In a small microwave-safe bowl or ramekin, mix together the oats, pecans, water, maple syrup, vanilla extract, maple extract, salt, and cinnamon.
- Microwave: Microwave for 1 minute, then stir — the mixture will look liquidy; that’s expected. Microwave for 1 additional minute until it thickens. Take it out, give it a good stir and allow the mixture to sit for about 15 minutes so it can thicken further into that gooey pecan-pie–style texture.You can also toss the ingredients into saucepan let it come to a slow simmer and then turn off the heat. It thickens pretty quickly!
- Stuff the dates: Gently split each Medjool date (keeping the bottom intact) and spoon in a bit of the pecan filling. Garnish with an optional small squirt of whipped cream and a pecan piece or sprinkle of chopped pecans.
