Irresistible Prosciutto-Wrapped Dates with Blue Cheese – Perfect Party Appetizer
A crowd-pleasing appetizer featuring sweet dates, creamy blue cheese, and salty prosciutto, baked to perfection for a gourmet treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
- Medjool dates, pitted
- Blue cheese (or substitute with goat cheese, cream cheese, or brie)
- Thinly sliced prosciutto
- Optional: toasted almonds or walnuts
- Optional: honey for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Using a sharp knife, carefully slice each date lengthwise and remove the pit, ensuring the date opens like a book.
- Stuff each date with about half a teaspoon of blue cheese. Optionally, press a toasted almond or walnut into the cheese.
- Cut the prosciutto slices into thirds lengthwise. Wrap each stuffed date with a strip of prosciutto, ensuring the cheese is fully enclosed.
- Place the wrapped dates seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the prosciutto is crisp and slightly golden.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the dates cool for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Notes
Wrap the prosciutto tightly around the dates to ensure it crisps up nicely. Avoid overstuffing the dates to prevent cheese from spilling out during baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date
- Calories: 70
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Protein: 2
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