Description
Experience the perfect blend of sweet and savory with these Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates. Each bite delivers a delightful explosion of creamy blue cheese, chewy Medjool dates, and crunchy nuts, all drizzled with a balsamic reduction. An elegant appetizer that’s quick to prepare, these stuffed dates are sure to impress guests at any gathering or dinner party.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large Medjool dates
- 4 oz blue cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped
- 2 tbsp balsamic reduction
- Fresh herbs (optional), for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice each date lengthwise without cutting all the way through to create a pocket.
- In a bowl, mix crumbled blue cheese with chopped nuts; add fresh herbs if desired.
- Carefully stuff each date with the cheese mixture using a small spoon or your fingers.
- Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until warmed through and slightly golden.
- Drizzle with balsamic reduction before serving and garnish with fresh herbs if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed dates
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg