Prosciutto-Wrapped Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates

Prosciutto-Wrapped Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates: Medjool dates stuffed with creamy goat cheese, pecans, and fresh thyme, then wrapped in salty prosciutto. A delicious appetizer or a special make-ahead picnic snack.

The holiday season is here, and I have an appetizer to share with you! This recipe for Prosciutto-Wrapped Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates will knock your socks off! Actually, the stuffed dates are the perfect appetizer for any occasion, and best of all, they don’t require any cooking!

David and I have been spending more time at Fox Meadow Winery lately. We are wine club members there, and we attend special tasting events or just going up to hang out. If we are lucky, we listen to some of the great local musical talents that play on the weekends.

Recently, we attended a fudge and wine pairing. We invited our friends, Jim and Beth, to go along with us. Like David and I, Beth and Jim are foodies. When we get together, we seem always to be swapping snacks and treats with each other. The best part of all this good food sharing is figuring out the perfect wine to go with the goodies.

The day of the fudge pairings was a mild day for November. We were able to sit outside and enjoy the fresh mountain air and beautiful scenery of the vineyard.

The stuffed dates and the Tuscan Tortellini pasta salad I made were perfect for a picnic lunch. Neither spoils fast without refrigeration. I prepared them in advance of our afternoon plans and allowed them to come to room temperature while getting ready to go.

Speaking of the holidays, the stuffed dates do not require any cooking and can be made in a matter of minutes for those house guests that may drop by unexpectedly.

Ingredients Needed

• Pitted Dates: Medjool dates are larger and have a rich, caramel-like taste with a soft and chewy texture, whereas regular dates are smaller with firm flesh and more subtle sweet flavor.
• The Stuffing Mixture: softened goat cheese and Low-fat cream cheese, fresh thyme, chopped peacans and salt and pepper.
• The Wrapper: slices of prosciutto cut in half lengthwise.

How To Make Prosciutto-Wrapped Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates

1. Mix the stuffing mixture.
2. Fill and close the dates around the filling.
3. Wrap a piece of the prosciutto around each cheese-stuffed date; secure it with a toothpick.
4. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until needed.

These dates are decadent little treats that will make those unexpected guests think you slaved in the kitchen making them. A perfect sweet and salty snack while catching up with friends.

Enjoy!

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