Description
These delicious prosciutto-wrapped dates are filled with a creamy herbed goat cheese mixture, perfect for entertaining or as a tasty appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz. herbed goat cheese (at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup walnuts (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped Italian parsley
- 24–30 medjool dates (pitted)
- 12 slices (about 6 oz.) prosciutto
- 1 tablespoon hot honey
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, add the herbed goat cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, kosher salt, black pepper, walnuts, and parsley. Mix until well combined.
- If the dates are not already split, use a paring knife to gently cut the dates lengthwise, opening them up like a book.
- Begin to fill the dates, spooning about 2 teaspoons of filling into the opening and gently pressing the date back together. They will not fully close. Repeat with the remaining dates.
- Cut or tear the prosciutto slices in half lengthwise. Wrap each date in a ½ (or third) prosciutto slice, pressing it together, and placing seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Transfer to the oven and bake on the middle rack for 7 minutes, watching closely. Flip at 6 minutes instead, if your dates are extra squishy.
- After 7 minutes, remove from the oven and flip the dates, so the crispy, bottom side is now on the top. Bake for an additional 8 to 10 minutes, or until the prosciutto has crisped and the goat cheese is bubbling a bit near the sides.
- Remove from the oven. Drizzle with hot honey and garnish with fresh thyme leaves. Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Keep an eye on the dates while baking, as they can burn quickly depending on their freshness.
- This recipe can be adjusted if you have smaller dates; it may yield up to 30.
- Perfect as an appetizer for parties or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg