Dátiles rellenos

Dátiles rellenos are stuffed dates in Spanish cuisine. They can be made with different fillings and are often served as a sweet dish to accompany tea or coffee. Dátiles rellenos de almendras is made by filling dates with marzipan that has been colored and flavored with a little liquor.^[1] The filling can be made with ground almonds, sugar, and flavorings like rose water and almond essence.^[2] They can also be made envueltos en tocino, wrapped in bacon, with almond or plaintain filling.^[3][4] Another version is filled with soft cheese such as mascarpone or cream cheese, and topped with whole nuts.^[5]

Dátiles rellenos

Alternative names	Stuffed dates
Course	Tea, coffee
Place of origin	Spain
Main ingredients	Dates, marzipan
Variations	Bacon-wrapped with plantain filling