Goats Cheese Stuffed Dates
Indulge in the delightful experience of goats cheese stuffed dates, where the natural sweetness of dates meets the creamy tang of goat cheese, enhanced by savory turkey bacon. This elegant appetizer is perfect for entertaining or enjoying during a cozy night in. With its minimal prep time and impressive presentation, these stuffed dates are not just a feast for your taste buds but also a visual treat for your guests. Ideal for any occasion, from festive gatherings to casual snacking, they are sure to leave everyone asking for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 20 stuffed dates 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 dates
- 250 g turkey bacon (diced)
- 250 g goat cheese
- 40 g walnuts (roughly chopped)
- 1 tbsp rosemary (finely diced)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 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. Set them aside.
- In a cold frying pan, cook diced turkey bacon over high heat until crispy, about 3 minutes. Add walnuts, two-thirds of the rosemary, maple syrup, and brown sugar; cook an additional 5 minutes.
- In a food processor, blend goat cheese with two-thirds of the orange zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Stuff each date with about a teaspoon of goat cheese mixture and place on a baking tray.
- Top with the turkey bacon and walnut mixture.
- Bake for 10 minutes until warmed through; garnish with remaining rosemary and orange zest before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date (36g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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