GOAT CHEESE STUFFED DATES WITH BASIL & PROSCIUTTO

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Me and my daughter took a cooking class at our community college called Mediterranean inspired small plates...this is one of the recipes we made and we really liked them...putting it here for safe keeping as I want to make again...Hope you enjoy... The recipe calls for Medjool dates, which are less sugary and more tender...

Provided by CIndytc

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 26m

Yield 20 appetizers, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

20 fresh dates
6 ounces goat cheese
20 large basil leaves
6 ounces prosciutto, sliced to fit around date
20 toothpicks, soaked in water

Steps:

  • Soak toothpicks in water while preparing the dates. Use a sharp paring knife to slit each date lengthwise, and pop out the pit. Snip basil leaves from stems - use sharp scissors to avoid bruising the leaves. For larger leaves, slice in half lengthwise.
  • Cut prosciutto into strips about 1 inch wide by 4 inches long. For packaged prosciutto this generally means cutting each strip into quarters.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • With a small spoon, butter knife, or offset spatula, stuff about 1 teaspoons goat cheese into each date.
  • Wrap a basil leaf around each date.
  • Wrap prosciutto over the basil, securing with a toothpick.
  • Place in a single layer on a cookie sheet.
  • Broil for about 2-3 minutes, use tongs to turn dates over, and broil another 2-3 minutes until prosciutto is golden and sizzling.
  • Transfer to serving dishes.
  • Garnish with fresh basil.
  • Delicious hot from the over or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.2, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 33.6, Sodium 220.3, Carbohydrate 32.8, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 27.4, Protein 10.5

Sakline Sojib
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I've never had goat cheese stuffed dates before, but these were amazing. I will definitely be making them again.


Olawepo Timothy
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These dates are so easy to make, but they look and taste like they came from a fancy restaurant.


Humayun Kobir Talukdar
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These stuffed dates are the perfect way to impress your guests.


Opemonsaha Op
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I love the way the goat cheese melts in my mouth.


Nimusiima Scola
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These stuffed dates are so delicious and elegant. I will definitely be making them again for my next party.


Moro Iddrisu
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I made these dates for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Christina Perisee
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These stuffed dates are perfect for a quick and easy snack.


Lerato Moeng
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The prosciutto adds a nice touch of saltiness to these dates.


Makeeba Mccord
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I was skeptical about the combination of goat cheese and dates, but I was pleasantly surprised. These stuffed dates were delicious!


Dorniqucah Clarke
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These stuffed dates are a great way to use up leftover goat cheese.


Mary Ruguru
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These dates were so easy to make and they turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making them again.


Arjun Xetry
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in these dates.


steve dob
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These stuffed dates are the perfect appetizer for any occasion. They're elegant, delicious, and easy to make.


Abababba Ababab
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I've made these dates several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Julia Locke
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These goat cheese stuffed dates were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.