Best 6 Blue Cheese With Date Spread Recipes
Blue cheese and dates are a classic combination, with the sweet, chewy fruit complementing the salty, tangy cheese. This combination can be enjoyed in many different ways, but one of the most popular is as a spread. Blue cheese with date spread is a versatile condiment that can be used on crackers, bread, fruit, and even meat. It is also a great addition to sandwiches, wraps, and salads. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy snack or a sophisticated appetizer, blue cheese with date spread is sure to please.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
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.
DATES AND BLUE CHEESE
Next time you're hosting a few friends, make some magic: Put out a plate of these simple hors d'oeuvres--at once salty and sweet, creamy and crunchy--and watch them disappear.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 10m
Yield Makes 12 dates
Number Of Ingredients 4
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.
BRANDIED BLUE CHEESE & DATES ON CRACKERS
This is another so easy-to-fix recipe for the blue cheese lovers among us & is from the *Finger Food* cookbook of the Australian Womens Weekly cookbook series. It showcases an ingredient combo that never would have occured to me, but is truly wonderful & will get you raves of admiration! It is simply the perfect bite of sweet & savory. *Enjoy* !
Provided by twissis
Categories Spreads
Time 10m
Yield 25 Cracker Appys, 25 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Beat cheeses, brandy & chives in a sml bowl w/an electric mixer till well-combined.
- Slice dates into very fine strips.
- Just b4 serving, spread or pipe cheese mixture onto crackers & top w/date strips & parsley.
- NOTE: Cheese mix can be prepared 2 dys ahead of need, covered & stored in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 35.5, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 8, Sodium 90.2, Carbohydrate 1.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.9, Protein 1.4
BLUE CHEESE SPREAD
When entertaining during the holidays it's nice to have make-ahead recipes like this. Crunchy toasted walnuts complement the creamy spread. -Carole Bess White, Portland, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 3 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small skillet, saute shallots in butter until tender. Remove from the heat; cool. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cheeses, sour cream, Cognac, salt and pepper. Add shallots and mix well. Line a 3-cup bowl with plastic wrap. Spread cheese mixture into prepared bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Unmold onto a serving plate; garnish with walnuts. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.
ZESTY/PEPPERY/SWEET-BLUE CHEESE AND DATE SPREAD -- OR BALLS!
Modified from an Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC.com) online What's For Dinner recipe, made famous by Ann Sprague of Smyrna, who got the recipe from neighbor Velinda Warda. ---- NOTE: Serve this zesty spread chilled or at room temperature, or make into balls. Great with apple slices, celery sticks, tortilla chips, and/or crackers. I really like this spread with tortilla chips -- you get zesty, peppery-sweet, and salty!
Provided by KerfuffleUponWincle
Categories Spreads
Time 2h5m
Yield 4 1/4 cups, 60 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Measure 1 1/2 cups pecans (or double that amount if making cheese balls) into an large iron skillet, toasting over medium heat, stirring constantly ~ remove from heat and finely chop! (Or, preheat oven to 350 degrees ~ Spread pecans on a baking sheet and toast 5 minutes.).
- Set nuts aside; they will be added last!
- In a mixing bowl, combine (by hand or using an electric mixer), cream cheese, blue cheese cheddar cheese, salt, lemon zest, and freshly grated black pepper until fluffy!
- Stir in dates and 1 1/2 cups toasted pecans.
- For easier handling, chill for an hour to firm up, if making into cheese balls. Coat with additional toasted, chopped pecans.
- Serve this zesty spread (or balls) chilled, or at room temperature, with apple slices, celery sticks. tortilla chips, and/or crackers.
- NOTE: Cooking time is the chill time, although I thought the flavor greatly improved after chilling overnight! The recipe can easily be doubled to serve a larger number of people!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 63, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 9, Sodium 73.2, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 2.8, Protein 1.9
BACON WRAPPED DATES STUFFED WITH BLUE CHEESE
Dates are stuffed with blue cheese, wrapped in bacon and baked until crisp. These are delicious and very easy to make for a party. You can serve them at room temperature, so it is okay to make a few hours in advance!
Provided by WINEANDCHEESE
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Bacon Appetizers
Time 1h
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Slice dates in half, and open them up. Pinch off pieces of blue cheese, and place them into the center of the dates. Close the halves of the dates, and wrap a half-slice of bacon around the outside. Secure each one with a toothpick. Arrange in a baking dish or on a baking sheet with sides to catch any grease.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the bacon is crisp. Turn dates over after the first 20 minutes for even cooking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 157.3 mg, Sugar 9 g
Tips:
- Choose ripe and flavorful dates for the best results.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can mash the dates by hand with a fork or potato masher.
- To make the spread extra smooth, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve before serving.
- For a more pronounced blue cheese flavor, use a stronger variety, such as Roquefort or Stilton.
- Serve the spread with crackers, bread, or fruit. It also makes a great addition to sandwiches and wraps.
Conclusion:
This blue cheese with date spread is a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for something new to try, give this recipe a try.
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