Food & Cooking Recipes Appetizers Goat Cheese and Pistachio Stuffed Dates Be the first to rate & review! By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Servings: 8 Yield: 16 These hors d'oeuvres combine the best of sweet and savory flavors. Ingredients 4 ounces soft goat cheese 3 tablespoons shelled salted pistachios, toasted and coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish Freshly ground pepper 8 plump, soft dried dates (preferably Medjool), pitted and halved lengthwise Directions Stir together goat cheese, 2 tablespoons pistachios, and chives in a small bowl until smooth. Season with pepper. Arrange the dates, cut sides up, on a platter. Fit a pastry bag with a large round tip, and fill with goat-cheese mixture. Pipe mixture onto each date half to cover. (Alternatively, pipe goat-cheese mixture using a resealable plastic bag with 1 inch cut off of one corner, or simply spread mixture on dates with a butter knife.) Garnish dates with remaining tablespoon pistachios and more chives. Cook's Notes You can make the goat-cheese filling one day ahead and refrigerate it. These hors d'oeuvres can be assembled several hours before serving. Loosely cover them with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for up to three hours. Bring to room temperature before serving. Rate it Print