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Roasted Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates with Rosemary Walnuts

Roasted Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates with Rosemary Walnuts Bliss

Enjoy these Roasted Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates with Rosemary Walnuts, a savory-sweet appetizer perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 pieces
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Dates
  • 12 pieces Medjool Dates Use only Medjool for optimal size and softness.
  • 4 ounces Goat Cheese Alternative: cream cheese or blue cheese for different flavors.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Walnuts Substitutions: almonds, pistachios, pepitas, or sunflower seeds.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Rosemary Fresh rosemary delivers the best flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest Zest before juicing for ease.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Orange Juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt Balances flavors and enhances sweetness.
  • 1 tablespoon Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Use a mild-flavored oil.
  • 1 tablespoon Hot Honey Optional drizzle for sweetness and heat.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Take each Medjool date and slice it lengthwise, being careful to keep it intact.
  3. Using a small spoon, fill each opened date with softened goat cheese.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped walnuts, minced fresh rosemary, orange zest, fresh orange juice, ground cinnamon, sea salt, and extra-virgin olive oil. Stir well.
  5. Spoon the walnut topping over each stuffed date.
  6. Transfer your topped dates onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 15 minutes.
  7. Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving platter. Drizzle with hot honey if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Stuffed dates can be refrigerated for several hours before baking. Let them reach room temperature before roasting for best results.

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