Prosciutto Wrapped Dates

Dates stuffed with cheese and wrapped in prosciutto sitting on a white plate.

Prosciutto-wrapped dates are tasty little bites with that characteristic sweet-salty mix of dates stuffed with savoury gorgonzola, wrapped in prosciutto. A delicious and quick appetizer.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine International

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 237kcal

Author Lee-Ann Grace

Ingredients

12 medjool dates
100 g gorgonzola
6 thin slices of prosciutto halved lengthways
2 teaspoons olive oil
honey for drizzling
fresh thyme leaves optional garnish

Metric - US customary

Instructions

Preheat oven to 180c.
Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
Using a small paring knife, cut a slit in each date and remove the seed/pit (don't cut all the way through).
12 medjool dates
Fill the pocket in the date with gorgonzola, then repeat for the remaining dates.
100 g gorgonzola
Wrap each date in a half slice of prosciutto (see my notes).
6 thin slices of prosciutto
Place seam-side up onto the prepared tray, brush with olive oil and bake for 8 to 12 minutes until the prosciutto is slightly crispy.
2 teaspoons olive oil
Remove from the oven, drizzle with honey and garnish with fresh thyme leaves (if using).
honey, fresh thyme leaves
Serve warm.

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Notes

If the prosciutto slices are large, you can cut them in half lengthwise, then slice each piece in half.
The thinner the slices of the prosciutto, the better they will stay wrapped around the stuffed dates.

*Please note that the amount of calories per serve is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly*

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