Cheese Stuffed Medjool Dates Recipes

CHEESE-STUFFED DATES WITH PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together the cheeses and basil and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Gently pull the dates apart and stuff with about 1/2 teaspoon of the cheese mixture. Close the dates around the filling. Wrap a piece of prosciutto around each date and secure with a toothpick.
• Arrange the stuffed dates on a platter and serve.

STUFFED DATES

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese and Gorgonzola cheese together in a bowl.
• Cut a slit into each date so they can be spread flat. Spread cheese mixture into each date; top with a walnut piece.

CHEESE STUFFED MEDJOOL DATES

Steps:

• Split date lengthwise and remove pit.
• Stuff with 1 t of cheese.
• Sprinkle with 1 t chopped nuts.
• Serve chilled.

CHEESE-STUFFED DATES WITH PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Special equipment: 16 toothpicks or cocktail picks
• In a small bowl add the cheeses, chives and salt and pepper, to taste. Mix together until well combined.
• Gently pull the dates apart and spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of the cheese mixture inside. Close the dates around the filling. Wrap a piece of prosciutto around each date and secure with a toothpick.
• Arrange the stuffed dates on a platter and serve.

MEDJOOL DATES WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Place the vinegar and sugar in a small sauce pan over medium heat.
• Dissolve sugar and reduce until the mixture coats the back of a spoon.
• Make a slit in each date and fill with goat cheese.
• Drizzle balsamic reduction onto a small plate in an attractive design.
• Place a few small radicchio leaves on top and place 2 or 3 dates on top of the leaves.
• Drizzle a little more reduction on top of the dates.

GOAT-CHEESE-STUFFED DATES

Steps:

• Beat goat cheese by hand until smooth, then stir in heavy cream until the mixture is smooth and spreadable.
• Make a slit lengthwise in each date, and remove the pit. Fill each date with a heaping teaspoon of goat cheese mixture. Sprinkle with salt just before serving.

GOAT CHEESE AND SALAMI STUFFED DATES

Steps:

• Toast pistachios in a dry small skillet over medium heat, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, 5-8 minutes. Let cool slightly, then finely chop.
• Mix goat cheese, salami, and lemon zest in a medium bowl.
• Slice dates in half lengthwise, taking care not to cut all the way through, and open like a book. Stuff each date with a small scoop of goat cheese mixture.
• Arrange dates, filling side up, on a large plate or platter. Drizzle honey over and top with pistachios.