Goats Cheese Stuffed Dates
Indulge in the exquisite combination of sweet and savory with these goat cheese stuffed dates. Perfect for any occasion, these delightful bites feature luscious goat cheese enveloped in tender, caramelized dates, enhanced by crispy turkey bacon and crunchy walnuts. With a touch of orange zest and fragrant rosemary, they create an unforgettable flavor experience that will leave your guests asking for more. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or just looking for a gourmet snack at home, these stuffed dates are quick to prepare and sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gourmet
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 dates
- 250 g chicken or beef turkey bacon (diced)
- 40 g walnuts (roughly chopped)
- 1 tbsp rosemary (finely diced)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 250 g goat cheese
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Slice the dates lengthwise and remove the pits without splitting them.
- In a cold pan, cook diced chicken or beef turkey bacon on high heat until crispy (about 3 minutes). Add walnuts, two-thirds of the rosemary, maple syrup, and brown sugar; cook until the mixture is jammy.
- Blend goat cheese, orange zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a food processor until smooth.
- Stuff each date with about a teaspoon of goat cheese mixture and place on a baking tray. Top with the turkey bacon mixture.
- Bake for 10 minutes; garnish with remaining rosemary and orange zest before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 stuffed dates (85g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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