Best 6 Warm Dates With Blue Cheese And Prosciutto Recipes

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**Warm Dates with Blue Cheese and Prosciutto: A Delectable Appetizer**

Indulge in a symphony of flavors with warm dates wrapped in crispy prosciutto, stuffed with creamy blue cheese, and drizzled with a balsamic glaze. This elegant appetizer is a perfect blend of sweet, salty, and savory, leaving a lasting impression on your taste buds. Explore variations such as Prosciutto-Wrapped Figs with Goat Cheese and Honey, or try the sophisticated combination of Dates Stuffed with Manchego and Toasted Almonds. Whichever recipe you choose, these delectable treats will elevate your next gathering, leaving your guests wanting more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESE-STUFFED DATES WITH PROSCIUTTO



Cheese-Stuffed Dates with Prosciutto image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 8m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup (2 ounces) goat cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup (2 ounces) mascarpone cheese, a room temperature
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
16 Medjool dates (12 ounces), pitted
8 thin slices prosciutto, halved lengthwise

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.

CHEESE-STUFFED DATES WITH PROSCIUTTO



Cheese-Stuffed Dates with Prosciutto image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 8m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup (2 ounces) goat cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup (2 ounces) mascarpone cheese, a room temperature
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
16 (12 ounces) Medjool dates, pitted
8 thin slices proscuitto, halved lengthwise
Special equipment: 16 toothpicks or cocktail picks

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together the cheeses and basil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Gently pull the dates apart and spoon about 1/2 teaspoon cheese mixture inside. Close the dates around the cheese filling. Wrap a piece of proscuitto around each date and secure with a toothpick.
  • Arrange the stuffed dates on a platter and serve.

CHEESE-STUFFED DATES WITH PROSCIUTTO



Cheese-Stuffed Dates with Prosciutto image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 8m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup (2 ounces) goat cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup (2 ounces) mascarpone cheese, a room temperature
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
16 pitted (12 ounces) Medjool dates
8 thin slices prosciutto, halved lengthwise

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together the cheeses and basil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Gently pull the dates apart and spoon about 1/2 teaspoon cheese mixture inside. Close the dates around the cheese filling. Wrap a piece of proscuitto around each date and secure with a toothpick.
  • Arrange the stuffed dates on a platter and serve.

CHEESE-STUFFED DATES WITH PROSCIUTTO



Cheese-Stuffed Dates with Prosciutto image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 16 stuffed dates

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup (2 ounces) mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup (2 ounces) goat cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
16 (12 ounces) Medjool dates, pitted
8 thin slices prosciutto, halved lengthwise

Steps:

  • Special equipment: 16 toothpicks or cocktail picks
  • In a small bowl add the cheeses, chives and salt and pepper, to taste. Mix together until well combined.
  • Gently pull the dates apart and spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of the cheese mixture inside. 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.

DATES WITH GOAT CHEESE WRAPPED IN PROSCIUTTO



Dates with Goat Cheese Wrapped in Prosciutto image

Provided by Adeena Sussman

Categories     Dairy     Fruit     Broil     Cocktail Party     Quick & Easy     Goat Cheese     Date     Basil     Winter     Healthy     Prosciutto     Engagement Party     Party     Self

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/3 cup soft herbed goat cheese
16 Medjool dates, pitted
16 large basil leaves
4 wide, thin slices prosciutto di Parma, each cut into 4 long strips
16 toothpicks, soaked in water 10 minutes

Steps:

  • Heat broiler to low. Spoon 1 teaspoon cheese into each date; wrap with a basil leaf, then a prosciutto strip. Secure with a toothpick. Broil until cheese bubbles, about 3 minutes. Serve warm.

DATES AND BLUE CHEESE



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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

12 dates, pitted
2 ounces semifirm blue cheese, preferably Gorgonzola piccante or Spanish Valdeon
1 tablespoon sliced almonds, toasted
Honey, for drizzling

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.

Tips:

  • Use ripe, soft dates for the best flavor and texture.
  • If the dates are too dry, soak them in warm water for a few minutes before wrapping them in prosciutto.
  • Use a good quality blue cheese that is flavorful but not too sharp.
  • Wrap the dates tightly in prosciutto so that the cheese doesn't leak out.
  • Bake the dates until the prosciutto is crispy and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve the dates warm with a drizzle of honey or balsamic vinegar.

Conclusion:

Warm dates with blue cheese and prosciutto are a delicious and easy appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are sweet, savory, and salty all at the same time, and the crispy prosciutto and melted cheese make them irresistible. These dates are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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