Looking to wow your guests with a recipe that’s effortless yet unforgettable? These Goat Cheese-Stuffed Dates with Caramelized Honey are the perfect bite-sized indulgence. With just five ingredients and 30 minutes of your time, you can create a dish that’s the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and creamy. Think luscious goat cheese nestled inside tender dates, all wrapped in smoky, crispy bacon, then drizzled with golden honey that caramelizes in the oven. Add a touch of balsamic reduction for a tangy finish, and watch these little beauties disappear from the platter in no time.
Whether you’re hosting a holiday dinner, cocktail party, or casual get-together, this recipe guarantees rave reviews—and a fight over the last bite.
Goat Cheese-Stuffed Dates with Caramelized Honey
Servings: About 24 stuffed dates
Ingredients
8 oz goat cheese
24 Medjool dates (pitted)
8 oz bacon (cut into thirds, about 24 pieces)
3 tbsp honey
1 tbsp balsamic reduction (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Stuff the dates with about 1 heaping teaspoon of goat cheese, adjusting as needed to use up the entire 8 oz package.
3. Wrap with bacon: Cut your bacon slices into thirds. Wrap each stuffed date with a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
4. Bake: Arrange the wrapped dates on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30–35 minutes, turning halfway through, until the bacon is golden and crispy.
5. Drizzle and serve: Remove the dates from the oven and drizzle lightly with honey. If desired, finish with a drizzle of balsamic reduction. Serve warm.
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