Baked Prosciutto Wrapped Dates with Blue Cheese
How gorgeous are these prosciutto wrapped dates? I'm not kidding, this is the easiest elegant appetizer situation and all you need is 3 ingredients - Medjool dates, blue cheese, and prosciutto! They are sweet, savory, and a little funky thanks to the blue cheese filling. And, they come together in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 4 ounces soft blue cheese, such as Danish blue (114 grams)
- 3 ounces thinly-sliced prosciutto (85 grams)
- 24 Medjool dates
- Honey or balsamic glaze, for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Slice the blue cheese into 24 thin, 1-inch chunks. (You want them to be roughly the size of the insides of the dates, but it doesn't have to be perfect.) Then, slice each piece of prosciutto length-wise into 3-4 long strips. You should have 24 strips of prosciutto in total.
- If your dates are not pitted, you will need to pit them before making this recipe. Working one date at a time, slice each date through the middle lengthwise being sure not to cut all the way through. Gently pull the sides apart until you see the pit. Then, use your fingers or the tip of the knife to remove the pit. Repeat with the remaining dates.
- Stuff each date with a piece of blue cheese. Make sure the blue cheese is packed in snuggly so it doesn't melt out. I like to gently press the sides of the dates to help the blue cheese 'stick'.
- Then, roll each date in a slice of prosciutto. Tuck the ends of the prosciutto under the bottom of the date, or use a toothpick to secure the prosciutto if needed.
- Place the dates on the prepared sheet pan, leaving a bit of space between each so the prosciutto crisps up. Bake the dates for 10-12 minutes, until the cheese is warmed through and the prosciutto is slightly crispy. It will crisp up more as it cools.
- Transfer the dates to a platter. Serve them as-is or drizzle with dates with honey or balsamic glaze, if desired. Enjoy warm!
Notes
I like Medjool dates for this recipe because they are sweeter and bigger than other types of dates. You can buy them pitted, but I like to do it myself so they're extra jammy.
If you're not a blue cheese fan, feel free to use goat cheese, homemade boursin cheese, brie, or any other soft cheese you like.
To make sure the prosciutto crisps up, you'll want thinly-sliced prosciutto. I usually buy it from the deli counter so it's thin and super fresh.
For a no-cook app, feel free to serve these unbaked. They're delicious either way!
Sometimes, I like to add a sprinkle of pistachios for crunch.
Serving: 1date, Calories: 98kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 6mg, Sodium: 78mg, Potassium: 186mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 16g, Calcium: 40mg
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