Whipped Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates
This is one of those appetizers that look fancy but require minimal effort! The sweetness from the dates paired with the saltiness from the cheese works perfectly together. They are topped with crispy bacon, walnuts, rosemary, and honey. These stuffed dates can be made in advance and make the perfect party appetizer.
Equipment
- Plastic Zip Lock Bag
Ingredients
- 30 Pitted Dates
- ½ Cup Goat Cheese, Softened
- 6 Slices Thick-Cut Bacon
- 2 Tbs Maple Syrup
- 1 Tbs Fresh Thyme
- 1 Sprig Fresh Rosemary
- 1/4 Cup Walnuts, Chopped
- 1-2 Tbs Pure Honey
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place your bacon on a baking tray and drizzle over maple syrup. Spread the maple syrup all over the bacon and then place the tray in the oven. Cook the bacon for about 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until it is crispy.6 Slices Thick-Cut Bacon, 2 Tbs Maple Syrup
- While the bacon is cooking, in a bowl add the goat cheese. De-stem the thyme and add it to the goat cheese. Using a whisk, (or you can use a hand mixer if you have one) whip the goat cheese until it is light and fluffy.½ Cup Goat Cheese,, 1 Tbs Fresh Thyme
- Transfer your goat cheese to a plastic bag (or a piping bag if you have one) and cut one of the corners of the plastic bag off. The whole should be no bigger than 1/8 inch.
- Once the bacon is crispy, cut it up into small pieces. Also, cut the walnuts up into small pieces off too.1/4 Cup Walnuts,
- Take each pitted date and use the plastic piping bag to stuff it with goat cheese. The pitted date should be cut vertically down the middle. Spread open the sides of the date and fill it with the goat cheese mixture. Repeat with all of the dates.30 Pitted Dates
- Once each date is filled with goat cheese, top with the chopped bacon and the chopped walnuts.
- Garnish with rosemary and drizzle with honey. Enjoy! :)1 Sprig Fresh Rosemary, 1-2 Tbs Pure Honey
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