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Prosciutto-Wrapped Medjool Dates Stuffed with Cheese

Adapted from Giada De Laurentiis

Ingredients

1/4 cup (2 ounces) goat cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup (2 ounces) mascarpone cheese, at 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

Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, mix together the cheeses and basil and season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Step 2: 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.

Step 3: Bake at 350 F for 10-15 minutes or until the meat is crispy.

Step 4: Arrange the stuffed dates on a platter and serve.

Comments

Fri, 11/30/2012 - 19:57 — Anonymous (not verified)

Just what i was searching for

Just what i was searching for. These will be a scrumptious addition to our holiday family. My little nieces and nephews lloves medjool dates.

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