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 Date & Pepperoni Pizza Dip | Easy Medjool Date Party Appetizer 

This Date & Pepperoni Pizza Dip is the ultimate sweet-and-savory appetizer for parties, game days, and gatherings. Crispy pepperoni, creamy cheeses, tangy tomato sauce, and melty mozzarella are topped with chopped Natural Delights® Medjool dates for a rich burst of caramel-like sweetness that perfectly balances the savory flavors. Finished with toasted pine nuts and fresh basil, this warm pizza-inspired dip is easy to make and guaranteed to disappear fast. 

Recipe by Kendell Stiles

Ingredients

  • 1, 5oz bag Mini Pepperonis, crisped
  • 1, 8oz Block Cream Cheese
  • 2, 4oz logs Herb Goat Cheese
  • 1, 8oz can Tomato Sauce
  • 6oz Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • 6 Natural Delights Medjool dates, pitted & diced
  • 1/4 cup Pine Nuts, toasted
  • 1 tablespoon fresh Basil, sliced
  • Italian Bread, sliced & toasted for serving

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Preparation

  1. Place the pepperonis in a small skillet over medium heat and cook until they have curled up and become crispy.
  2. In the bowl of your slow cooker, combine the cream cheese and goat cheese logs with about a tablespoon of the pepperoni oil, then drain the pepperonis on a paper towel lined plate.
  3. Stir the cheese and oil together until well combined, then spread it into an even layer in the bottom of the bowl.
  4. Top with an even layer of the tomato sauce and the cheese, place it under the broiler, set to high, in the oven until the cheese has browned on top. Keep a watchful eye so it doesn’t burn, all broilers are different!
  5. After the cheese has browned, place the bowl back in the slow cooker and set to keep warm. Top with chopped dates, pine nuts, and the crispy pepperonis. Finish with the basil and serve with toasted bread or crackers and enjoy!

*While Medjool dates are high in natural sugars, they are low on the glycemic index thanks to a balanced amount of soluble fiber. The complex carbohydrates found in Medjool dates are digested at a slower rate, making them a source of dietary fiber and releasing energy to the body over a longer period of time.

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