Prosciutto Wrapped Dates
These prosciutto wrapped dates are the ultimate sweet-and-salty appetizer that looks elegant but takes less than 30 minutes. Each Medjool date is stuffed with creamy goat cheese, wrapped in prosciutto, baked until crisp, and finished with chopped pecans and a drizzle of hot honey. They’re a crowd favorite for holidays, parties, or date night!
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Servings: 20 dates
INGREDIENTS
- 12 oz Medjool dates pitted (about 20 dates)
- 4 oz goat cheese softened
- 1-2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves plus more for garnish
- 10 slices prosciutto cut in half lengthwise (4 oz package)
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup pecans finely chopped
- 2-3 Tablespoons honey or hot honey maple syrup works too
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Stuff the Dates (5 min): Slice the each date down the center lengthwise and spread or tuck about 1 teaspoon of goat cheese into the center. Sprinkle a pinch of thyme into each then press closed.12 oz Medjool dates, 4 oz goat cheese, 1-2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- Wrap with Prosciutto (2 min): Wrap each stuffed date tightly with half a slice of prosciutto. Place seam side down on a parchment lined baking sheet. Brush the tops with olive oil and add chopped pecans.10 slices prosciutto, 1 Tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 cup pecans
- Bake (18-20 min): Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, until the prosciutto is golden and crisp.
- Finish & Serve: Drizzle the warm dates generously with hot honey and garnish with fresh thyme leaves.2-3 Tablespoons honey or hot honey
Notes
Make-Ahead: Stuff and wrap, then refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
To Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days.
Reheat: Bake at 350°F until warmed through (about 8 minutes).
Freeze: Freeze unbaked wrapped dates up to 1 month. Bake directly from frozen, adding 3–5 minutes to cook time.
Ingredient Swaps: Substitute bacon for prosciutto and bake longer, or swap goat cheese for blue cheese, boursin cheese, or vegan cream cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 1date | Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 48mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 91IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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