Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates with Prosciutto and Balsamic Glaze
These are delicious hors d'oeuvres to have before a weekend meal or a big party. Make as many as you like: the recipe is easily adaptable. The saltiness of the prosciutto complements the natural sweetness of the dates, and the balsamic glaze contributes a bit of acidity. If you want to make it ahead, just prepare the dates as described and refrigerate them until you are ready to put them in the oven.
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Servings: 15 dates
Calories: 138 kcal
Net Carbs: 16 g
Ingredients
- 15 Medjool dates, pitted
- 8 oz (226.8 g) Goat cheese, (~1 Tbsp per date)
- 1/4 lb (113.4 g) Prosciutto, sliced into long strips
- Balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pit the dates, if they are not already pitted, by cutting them partway in half longways and removing the seed so that there is a little pocket inside. Stuff about 1 Tbsp of goat cheese inside each date, and close up the sides of the data around it to seal it in.
- Roll a long strip of prosciutto around each date, rolling tightly and pressing firmly to make sure it sticks. If necessary, insert a toothpick through the date to secure the prosciutto wrap, but usually the fat in the meat will help it to stick and stay in place around the date.
- Place the dates on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle each with a little balsamic glaze. Bake for 15 to 25 minutes, until you can start to smell them in the oven. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 138kcalFat: 6gSodium: 106mgNet Carbs: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPotassium: 186mgCarbohydrates: 18gVitamin A: 192IUServing: 1piecesFiber: 2gSugar: 16gCalcium: 37mgProtein: 4gCholesterol: 12mgIron: 1mg
