If you’re looking for a foolproof appetizer after having recipes go wrong time and time again, then this is your recipe. A lot of recipes wrap the cheese-stuffed dates in bacon, but these use toasted pine nuts and flaky sea salt for that delicious crunch. And the goat cheese – don’t get me started on it. When baked with the dates, it carmelizes on the edges creating the most insanely delicious sweet and salty bite. So set aside just 20 minutes, and you’ll have a fan-favorite appetizer on your hands.
Yep, just 3 ingredients
Ok, I know this list has 4 items, but the toppings are optional (yet highly recommended).
Dates: Medjool dates, with their soft texture and delicious flavor, are the best type of dates for making stuffed dates. Goat cheese: Tangy fresh goat cheese balances out the sweet dates. Pine nuts: Toasted pine nuts make such a warm and crunchy topping for salads and appetizers, and they were begging to be sprinkled over these stuffed dates. Toppings: I like to finish the dates off with some olive oil, flaky sea salt, and a pinch of pepper.
These dates are so simple to make
The hardest part of this recipe is waiting for them to cool enough to snack on them!
Ricotta Bleu cheese Whipped feta Sharp cheddar
stuffing variations
Dates make the perfect base, you can fill them with:
Pistachios and honey Balsamic glaze and basil Sun-dried tomatoes and feta Peanut butter and chocolate chips
