Cheese Stuffed Dates With Prosciutto
Ready In: 20 mins
Serves: 4-6
Yields: 16 dates
Ingredients
- 1⁄4 cup goat cheese, at room temperature
- 1⁄4 cup mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
- 1⁄4 cup fresh basil leaf, finely chopped
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 16 medjool dates (12 ounces)
- 8 thin slices prosciutto, halved lengthwise
Directions
- In a small bowl, mix together the cheeses and basil. Season with salt and pepper.
- With a knife, make a lengthwise incision in each date. Gently open the dates slightly and remove the pits. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon cheese mixture inside each one. Close the dates around the filling. Wrap a piece of prosciutto around each date and secure with a toothpick.
- Arrange the stuffed dates on a platter and serve.
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