Date Goat Cheese Basil Bites

Goat cheese-stuffed dates with a hint of basil are wrapped in prosciutto and baked into sweet and savory bites perfect for appetizers.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 138 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pound pitted dates
• 1 ½ tablespoons honey
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• toothpicks
• 1 (8 ounce) package goat cheese, slightly softened
• ⅓ pound thinly sliced prosciutto

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.