This prosciutto wrapped medjool dates recipe is an elegant appetizer that combines the natural sweetness of Natural Delights Medjool Dates with creamy goat cheese, savory prosciutto, honey, and fresh thyme. With a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors, these stuffed dates are simple to make yet impressive enough for holiday entertaining, dinner parties, or special occasions.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Yield
10 servings
Ingredients
20 Medjool dates
10 prosciutto slices
6 oz goat cheese
2 tbsp honey + extra for drizzling
Fresh thyme
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
Blend goat cheese and honey until smooth and creamy. Slice each date lengthwise and stuff with goat cheese (about a teaspoon per date).
Cut each prosciutto slice into 2 strips.
Wrap each date with the strip and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes until prosciutto is crispy and browned.
Drizzle with honey and garnish with fresh thyme leaves. Serve immediately.
*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.
