Date Filled Cheese Pastries Recipes

DATES WRAPPED IN CHEESE PASTRY

Steps:

• Let the cheese and margarine stand in a bowl at room temperature until softened.
• Cut in the flour and pepper as for pie dough.
• Slit the dates; stuff with the pecan halves.
• Flatten a small amount of dough in the palm of the hand.
• Wrap a date in the dough, sealing completely.
• Repeat with the remaining dough and dates.
• Place on a baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until light brown.
• Store between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container.

DATE-FILLED CHEESE PASTRIES

Steps:

• Combine first 4 ingredients in a bowl, stirring well. Add butter; stir just until the dry ingredients are moistened (dough will be crumbly).
• Shape dough into ball.
• Make a lengthwise slit into each date and stuff with a pecan half. press a generous tablespoon of cheese mixture around each date, covering it completely.
• Cover and chill for 45 minutes (you can cover and freeze dates up to 1 month and thaw in the refrigerator before baking).
• Place dates on a greased baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 25 minutes. Remove to wire rack and cool. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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.

DATES AND BLUE CHEESE

Steps:

• Using a sharp paring knife, cut a slit into each date (remove pits, if needed); stuff with blue cheese. Arrange on a serving platter and sprinkle the almonds on top. Drizzle with honey.

CREAM CHEESE-STUFFED DATES RECIPE

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese and honey until blended; spoon into resealable plastic bag.
• Cut small piece off one bottom corner of bag; use to pipe cream cheese mixture into dates.
• Top with nuts, pressing gently into cream cheese mixture to secure.

DATES STUFFED WITH CREAM CHEESE AND PECANS

Steps:

• "Butterfly"the dates, making sure that they are still attached along one side Spread the dates open and fill with a generous amount of cream cheese.
• Place a pecan over the filling.
• Close the date, shaping it back into its original shape.
• Eat and enjoy!