Butter Fried Dates with Yogurt
Updated Nov 02, 2025, Published on Apr 25, 2025
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Butter Fried Dates with Yogurt is the latest viral recipe taking over TikTok and Instagram! While "viral" recipes can sometimes get a bad rap, I promise this one will not disappoint.
Warm, caramelized Medjool dates are cooked in golden brown butter and served over creamy Greek yogurt, then topped with honey, cinnamon, pistachios, and flaky salt.
Serve it as a quick and decadent snack or as a luxurious dessert. If you’ve been searching for the viral butter fried date recipe, this is the one to try!
Why You'll Love Butter Fried Dates
- Crazy easy & quick: Just 10 minutes from start to finish. Satisfy your sweet tooth without much effort.
- Decadent flavor combo: Warm, caramelized Medjool dates, brown-butter, tangy Greek yogurt.
- Viral recipe: his simple snack/dessert is trending on TikTok and Instagram for a reason! So delicious.
- Customizable crunch: Top with honey, cinnamon, flaky salt, pistachios, or swap in walnuts/pecans. Make it your own!
- Effortless elegance: Feels fancy enough for guests, yet so easy to pull off any night. Plus, it uses mostly pantry staples.
Recipe Ingredients
See the recipe card below for the complete list of ingredients with exact quantities.
- Butter: I prefer salted butter for this recipe. The salty richness balances beautifully with the sweet honey, creamy Greek yogurt, warm cinnamon, and sticky-sweet dates. I'm a sucker for salty-sweet combos!
- Medjool Dates: These dates work perfectly for this recipe because they’re soft, extra-sweet, and caramelize beautifully in butter. Their rich, almost toffee-like flavor pairs perfectly with the salty and creamy elements of the dish.
How to make Butter Fried Dates with Yogurt
See the recipe card below for the full list of instructions.
This recipe is EASY! It comes together in 10 minutes or less.
- Cook the dates in brown butter.
- Spread Greek yogurt in a bowl.
- Add the cooked dates, brown butter, other toppings, and enjoy!
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Butter Fried Dates with Yogurt
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 6 Medjool Dates, pitted and smashed
- 1 ½ cups Plain Greek Yogurt, I used full-fat plain Greek yogurt
- ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Roasted & Salted Pistachios, finely chopped
- Flaky Salt
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the pitted, smashed dates in an even layer and cook for about 5 minutes, flipping them halfway through. The butter should be browned and nutty, but not burnt. Give the pan a shake a few times to help everything cook evenly.
- While the dates cook, spread the Greek yogurt into serving bowls. Sprinkle a little cinnamon over the yogurt. Once the dates are ready, evenly divide them among the bowls, then spoon the brown butter over the top.
- Drizzle each bowl with honey, sprinkle with finely chopped pistachios, and finish with a pinch of flaky salt.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
