Date Goat Cheese Basil Bites

Rating: 4.57 stars
7 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 4
  • 4 star values: 3
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0

Great appetizer for a fun group.

By Linda Caprice Jordan Diaz

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Recipe Summary

prep:
25 mins
cook:
15 mins
additional:
20 mins
total:
1 hr
Servings:
20
Yield:
20 servings
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

20
Original recipe yields 20 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Mix goat cheese, honey, and basil together in a bowl until smooth and creamy; refrigerate for 20 minutes.

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  • Preheat toaster oven or oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  • Fill dates with goat cheese filling using a small spoon. Wrap each date with enough prosciutto to cover entire date and secure with a toothpick. Arrange on a baking sheet.

  • Bake in the preheated toaster oven until prosciutto becomes crisp and caramelized, about 10 minutes. Flip each date and continue baking until crisp on top, about 5 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
138 calories; protein 4.5g; carbohydrates 18.6g; fat 5.9g; cholesterol 15.6mg; sodium 205.3mg. Full Nutrition
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Stephanie Capecchi
Rating: 5 stars
01/01/2015
I made these for my New Years party and they were a big hit. I didn't think they were too sweet. I'd like to try the recipe again but wrapping them in bacon. No need to add salt; the recipe doesn't call for any so I didn't add any - I was a little worried but the prosciutto was plenty. Make sure to get pitted dates; it's a real pain to pit them yourself:) All in all it's a time-consuming recipe but well-worth it if you want to wow your guests. Read More
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7 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 4
  • 4 star values: 3
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0
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Stephanie Capecchi
Rating: 5 stars
01/01/2015
I made these for my New Years party and they were a big hit. I didn't think they were too sweet. I'd like to try the recipe again but wrapping them in bacon. No need to add salt; the recipe doesn't call for any so I didn't add any - I was a little worried but the prosciutto was plenty. Make sure to get pitted dates; it's a real pain to pit them yourself:) All in all it's a time-consuming recipe but well-worth it if you want to wow your guests. Read More
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Jess Hoppe
Rating: 5 stars
06/18/2016
When I went to the store I wasn't able to find dates, so I subbed in dried plums. I also did a little extra honey- and I used what I had in the cupboard which was wildflower honey. For the bacon, I followed other people's comments and used thick cut hickory smoked bacon. Also, I put tin foil on the cookie sheet before baking them so I didn't have to clean the mess. I then baked them at 400° for 15 minutes, flipping once half way through. Then broiling at the end to crisp them. While they were greasy (which was inevitable due to the use of bacon and cheese), and I had to push some of the cheese back in, they were to die for delicious. They were all eaten the minute I put them out. I will definitely make them again! I suggest putting them on a paper towel first before serving them to let the grease soak off. Read More
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Mindy Johnson
Rating: 5 stars
11/18/2017
I have made this for years. However I never used anything but the goat cheese. I love what the basil and honey add to the taste. So easy and very good. Read More
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Rating: 4 stars
12/18/2014
I really liked these! My family thought they were too sweet... but I have a sweet tooth so maybe that's why I enjoyed them. Good thing I only made half a recipe because it looks like I'm going to be the only one eating them which is okay with me. Read More
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colleenw
Rating: 5 stars
12/30/2018
These were a big hit at Christmas. I will definitely make them again. Read More
Cadwaladre
Rating: 4 stars
02/27/2021
I made this recipe as written except I substituted bacon for the prosciutto. My friends loved them, and even my husband, who normally hates mixing any fruit with meat, liked them. I took off one star because prep is pretty time consuming and they're pretty greasy (helped to drain on paper towels), but I likely will make this recipe again. Read More
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