Date Recipes Appetizers

WARM DATES WITH BLUE CHEESE AND PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• With a small paring knife, slit each date lengthwise and spread open just enough to remove the pit while leaving the date intact. Fill the cavity of each date with a small piece of blue cheese and fold the date over the cheese, pressing it back into its original shape.
• Cut a strip of prosciutto as wide as each date is long and wrap it around twice, enclosing the date almost completely. Place the dates on a sheet pan and bake for about 8 minutes, until the prosciutto is browned and the cheese starts to melt.
• Cool slightly and serve warm.

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.

BACON AND DATE APPETIZER

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler.
• Slit dates. Place one almond inside each date. Wrap dates with bacon, using toothpicks to hold them together.
• Broil 10 minutes, or until bacon is evenly brown and crisp.

STUFFED DATES

Steps:

• Use a knife to make a lengthwise slit into each of the dates and remove the pits.
• Use a spoon to fill each date evenly with the various nut butters.Top each with different toppings listed above.
• Sprinkle a little bit of Maldon or coarse sea salt on each.Add a tiny drizzle of honey on a few.Add a tiny drizzle of melted chocolate to one or two.
• Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

DATE APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Cut dates in half and top each with 1 tsp of creme fraiche, either with a spoon or by piping on with a star tip.
• Garnish by sprinkling with candied ginger or walnuts, as desired.

BACON-WRAPPED DATES WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Slice the dates lengthwise on one side to create an opening. Remove the pit.
• Using a spoon, stuff a small amount of goat cheese into the cavity of each date and press the sides together to close.
• Cut the bacon slices in half. Wrap each date with a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
• Arrange evenly on a baking sheet with raised edges (otherwise grease will get everywhere) and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the dates and use the toothpick to turn each one so it's laying on its side. Bake for another 5-8 minutes, until browned to your liking, and turn the dates to the other side and repeat. Remove from the oven, place on a paper towel lined plate, and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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.

FETA STUFFED DATES- A SAVORY APPETIZER THAT'S GOOD FOR YOU

Steps:

• Preheat oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
• Make a small cut lengthwise on the date and remove pit with tip of pairing knife.
• In a bowl, mash the feta with the cream cheese and parmesan. Add olive oil and pepper.
• Fill the dates with cheese mixture-you may have to use your fingers.
• Top with a little piece of walnut, or sliced almond or chopped pistachio.
• Bake in a pan brushed with a bit of olive oil for about 10 minutes.
• Serve warm-if the get cold they get chewy.