Your guests will get a frightful kick out of these creepy crawly, yet delicious Stuffed Dates Cockroach Appetizers. A healthy and tasty treat made with dates, ricotta cheese, orange marmalade and honey. Easy-to-make for a scary addition to your Halloween party spread or just a spooky dinner party. This recipe makes 12, adjust accordingly.

Let’s begin!

Ingredients:

13 large whole dates, pitted1/4 cup ricotta cheese (can also use cream cheese)1 tbsp orange marmaladehoney, for drizzle

How to make stuffed dates cockroaches

Instructions:

Cut a slice from one end to the other in 12 of the dates, but don’t cut through to the other side. (You are making a date taco shell)Next, cut the last date into several tiny slices, then halve the slices to use for cockroach antennas.

In a small bowl, mix together ricotta cheese and orange marmalade.

Fill each date with the cheese mixture and then drizzle with honey.

Add to a Halloween charcuterie board for an individual fun appetizer spread.

Enjoy!

💜Julie

Stuffed Dates Cockroach Appetizer

Your Halloween party guests will get a frightful kick out of these creepy crawly, yet delicious Stuffed Dates Cockroach Appetizers. A healthy and tasty treat made with dates, ricotta cheese, orange marmalade and honey. Easy-to-make for a scary addition to your Halloween party spread.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Calories 36.18 kcal

Ingredients

13 large whole dates pitted
1/4 cup ricotta cheese can also use cream cheese
1 tbsp orange marmalade
honey for drizzle

Disclaimer:

Nutritional Information is provided as a courtesy only and should be viewed as an estimate. Ingredients can vary with brands and size and Inspiration Apron makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

Instructions

Cut a slice from one end to the other in 12 of the dates, but don’t cut through to the other side. (You are making a date taco shell)
Next, cut the last date into several tiny slices, then halve the slices to use for cockroach antennas.
In a small bowl, mix together ricotta cheese and orange marmalade.
Fill each date with the cheese mixture and then drizzle with honey.

Nutrition

Calories: 36.18kcalCarbohydrates: 7.44gProtein: 0.78gFat: 0.7gSaturated Fat: 0.42gCholesterol: 2.61mgSodium: 5.41mgFiber: 0.62gSugar: 6.3g

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2 Comments

Pam Phillips says:

October 22, 2025 at 12:52 am

Love these!! Have made them twice and everyone loves them! Can I make them ahead of time?

1. Julie Butler says:
  
  October 25, 2025 at 11:09 am
  
  Hi Pam! Yes, you can make these delicious appetizers 3-5 days ahead of serving, just keep stored in a frig, in an air tight container and don’t drizzle with honey until ready to place out on party table or serve. I would recommend about 15-20 minutes out of the refrigerator before enjoying, just to let the dates soften a little. Thank you for the comment and glad you like these! ~Julie