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Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates- Elegant Appetizer Recipe

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Indulge in the culinary delight of Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates! These little bites offer a perfect balance of sweet Medjool dates and tangy goat cheese, creating an elegant appetizer that's simple yet oh-so-decadent. The natural sweetness of the dates pairs wonderfully with the creamy richness of the goat cheese, making every bite a burst of flavors that's both satisfying and irresistible.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Appetizer
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 pitted dates
  • 4 oz goat cheese
  • 1/4 orange juiced and zested
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup walnuts chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 sprig rosemary finely chopped

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Carefully slice each date open.
  3. Spoon a little goat cheese into each date.
  4. In a medium bowl mix together the orange juice, orange zest, brown sugar, chopped walnuts, olive oil, cinnamon, sea salt, and chopped rosemary.
  5. Place the dates in a baking dish and carefully spoon the walnut mixture on top of each date.
  6. Bake for 5 minutes and sprinkle on more rosemary and drizzled honey if desired.

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