Medjool Dates with Blue Cheese, Prosciutto and Balsamic Glaze

, from Issue #45. August, 2015
Photography by Manja Wachsmuth.
Medjool Dates with Blue Cheese, Prosciutto and Balsamic Glaze

Each morsel is two delicious bites of soft date, sharp blue cheese and tender prosciutto making these easy to assemble and devour. Use a soft goat’s cheese in place of the blue cheese if desired.

INGREDIENTS

12 fresh Medjool dates
80 grams soft blue cheese
2 tablespoons sour cream
sea salt and freshly ground pepper
4-6 slices prosciutto
2 tablespoons finely chopped pistachio nuts

balsamic glaze for drizzling

METHOD

Slit the dates open and remove the stone. Mash the blue cheese and sour cream together in a bowl and season.

Gently pull the dates apart and fill with a small spoonful of the cheese mixture.

Cut each slice of prosciutto into 2-3 pieces lengthwise. Wrap one slice around each date and place on a serving platter. Sprinkle with the pistachios then drizzle a little glaze over the top of each date. Makes 12 dates

Pantry note: Medjool dates can be found in the fresh produce section of supermarkets.