Dates don’t get the headline billing they deserve. They’re versatile, sweet, and great in savory dishes. Come on, now– let’s show dates some love! Stuffed dates make such an awesome appetizer as the salty prosciutto hugs a sweet date, filled with creamy and tangy goat cheese. These Prosciutto-Wrapped, Goat Cheese-Stuffed Dates ain’t bland, baby; these are deliciously addictive!
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Salty, Sweet, and Savory– All at the Same Time
Prosciutto-Wrapped, Goat Cheese-Stuffed Dates are sweet, salty, savory, and amazing! Dates stuffed with goat cheese, wrapped with prosciutto, and drizzled with balsamic reduction are the perfect party appetizer!
Why You’ll Love These Stuffed Dates
- Easy. Three ingredients, 10 minutes prep, and then in the oven for 15 – done!
- Delicious. The perfect combo of sweet, salty, and creamy, these bites won’t last long.
- Perfect Party Food. You can make a big batch for just pennies apiece, and they look great!
Ingredients
- Cheese: Good quality goat cheese.
- Dates: Pitted Medjool or Sunkist dates are great but use your favorite brand.
- Prosciutto: Cut into thin strips.
- Balsamic vinegar or reduction: To tie it all together.
How to Make These Tasty Treats
Make a small slice into each date and stuff with a tsp of goat cheese, then wrap each date in a strip of prosciutto. Place the dates, seam side down on a baking sheet, then bake for around 15 mins.
- Make a small slice in each date.
- Stuff the date with goat cheese.
- Wrap in a strip of prosciutto.
- Bake 15 minutes.
- Drizzle with balsamic reduction or balsamic vinegar.
What Cheese Goes Well With Dates?
I used goat cheese, which is lovely and tangy, and pairs wonderfully with the prosciutto. But you can try other cheeses! Stuff pitted dates with your soft cheese of choice. For something mild and creamy, go for ricotta. For something sharp, go for Cheddar. Or for something a little wild, go for blue cheese. And if you like gooey things, try some mozzarella cheese!
Balsamic Reduction or Balsamic Vinegar?
If you have balsamic reduction, use it! It’s thicker, sweeter, and more complex. But in a pinch, sprinkle on balsamic vinegar. You’ll get the same sweet-tart flavor that sets off the other taste sensations in this nugget of flavor.
Other delicious appetizers
Have you tried these Stuffed Dates? Feel free to leave a star rating and I’d love to hear from you in the comments below!
Prosciutto-Wrapped, Goat Cheese-Stuffed Dates
Ingredients
- 5 ounces goat cheese
- 12 Medjool or Sunkist dates or your favorite brand dates, pitted
- 2 pieces sliced prosicutto sliced into thin strips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Make a small slice into each date so that you can stuff each with about a teaspoon of goat cheese.
- Wrap each date with a strip of prosciutto and place on a parchment-lined cookie sheet, with the seam placed down.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until prosciutto is crispy and cheese is slightly browned and bubbly.
- Serve warm, top with balsamic vinegar or balsamic reduction.
Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!
Becky’s tips
Becky’s Tips
- Drizzle with some balsamic reduction or vinegar for extra tang!
- You can add a toothpick to each date if you want added ease for guests.
- If you have dates with pits, remove the seed. Using a small serrated or paring knife, slice 1/4″–1/8″ down lengthwise into the date until you hit the pit. Pull open the date and remove the pit.
- Keep leftover appetizers in the fridge.
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Hi! I know this post is a couple years old but I’m hoping you can answer a question. Do you think these could be prepared a day or two ahead, stored in the fridge and then baked just before serving? Thanks!
Yes I think that would work fine! Have a Merry Christmas :)
I made these for Thanksgiving last year and they were amazing! They have been requested again this year so I’m totally putting them on my menu permanently :)
LOVE THAT!!! And can’t wait to see your cookbook girl!
Yessss. I had something like this at a restaurant always a year ago now and have been meaning to make them at home! These look awesome!!
Thanks so much!
What to keep an open mind! They seem so elegant!
Yes, I had to keep an open mind too. I did not know what to expect! Thanks so much for stopping by :)
Soooo … guess I’m in the crazy camp…because your stuffed dates look amazing :) But seriously, stuffed dates are one of my favorite things, I even have a little recipe in the queue for them, so great minds girl, great minds…and stomachs, because these are so delish!
Never had these before, but I would love to try them! They look so tasty!
Thanks so much Vanessa! Thanks for stopping by!
I have never heard or seen these before but the combination of all those ingredients sounds fantastic. I think you captured them beautifully especially with that balsamic reduction that I just can’t resist. Definitely going to try these soon!
Thanks so much Melanie!! Means a lot coming from one of my very fave food photographers!!