Description
Goat cheese stuffed dates are the perfect combination of sweet and savory, making them an irresistible snack for any occasion. These bite-sized delights feature creamy goat cheese complemented by crispy turkey bacon and the natural sweetness of dates, creating a flavor explosion that will impress your guests. Ideal for festive gatherings, casual get-togethers, or as a sophisticated appetizer before dinner, this recipe is quick to prepare and sure to disappear from the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 dates
- 250 g turkey bacon (diced)
- 250 g goat cheese
- 40 g walnuts (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 your oven to 180 degrees C / 350 degrees F.
- Slice each date lengthwise and remove the seed.
- In a cold pan, cook diced turkey bacon over high heat for about 3 minutes. Add walnuts, two-thirds of the rosemary, maple syrup, and brown sugar; cook until crispy (about 5 minutes).
- Blend goat cheese with orange zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a food processor until smooth.
- Stuff each date with approximately one teaspoon of the goat cheese mixture and arrange them on a baking tray. Top with the turkey bacon mixture.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date (approximately 35g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg