Cheese-Stuffed Dates with Prosciutto
- Level: Easy
- Total: 8 min
- Prep: 8 min
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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- Level: Easy
- Total: 8 min
- Prep: 8 min
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
1/4 cup (2 ounces) goat cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup (2 ounces) mascarpone cheese, a room temperature
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
16 pitted (12 ounces) Medjool dates
8 thin slices prosciutto, halved lengthwise
Directions
Special equipment:
16 toothpicks or cocktail picks- In a small bowl, mix together the cheeses and basil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Gently pull the dates apart and spoon about 1/2 teaspoon cheese mixture inside. Close the dates around the cheese filling. Wrap a piece of proscuitto around each date and secure with a toothpick.
- Arrange the stuffed dates on a platter and serve.
