Prosciutto Wrapped Dates With Goat Cheese Food

PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED DATES WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• SOAK 24 toothpicks in water
• Prepare baking sheet with a oil spray or lay a silicone baking mat on it.
• Cut a lengthwise slice in the center top of each date. Make sure it is big enough to hold the cheese but don't slice all the way through the date.
• Slice prosciutto into 24 pieces about 2 1/2 inches long or however long you prefer to securely wrap the stuffed dates over the basil leaf.
• Lay out the dates, prosciutto, goat cheese and basil leaves on a board within easy reach of your baking sheet.
• Scoop up a teaspoon of soft goat cheese and push it into your sliced date.
• Wrap a leaf of basil around the date
• Wrap a piece of prosciutto around the basil wrapped stuffed date.
• Pierce the date through with a soaked toothpick.
• Lay the finished date on your baking sheet.
• Repeat until all dates are stuffed and wrapped.
• Broil for 3 to 5 minutes until crispy.
• Remove from oven and set on serving tray. Serve hot!

CHEESE-STUFFED DATES WITH PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together the cheeses and basil and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Gently pull the dates apart and stuff with about 1/2 teaspoon of the cheese mixture. Close the dates around the filling. Wrap a piece of prosciutto around each date and secure with a toothpick.
• Arrange the stuffed dates on a platter and serve.

DATES WITH GOAT CHEESE WRAPPED IN PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Heat broiler to low. Spoon 1 teaspoon cheese into each date; wrap with a basil leaf, then a prosciutto strip. Secure with a toothpick. Broil until cheese bubbles, about 3 minutes. Serve warm.

CHEESE-STUFFED DATES WITH PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Special equipment: 16 toothpicks or cocktail picks
• In a small bowl add the cheeses, chives and salt and pepper, to taste. Mix together until well combined.
• Gently pull the dates apart and spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of the cheese mixture inside. Close the dates around the filling. Wrap a piece of prosciutto around each date and secure with a toothpick.
• Arrange the stuffed dates on a platter and serve.

GOAT CHEESE STUFFED DATES WITH BASIL & PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Soak toothpicks in water while preparing the dates. Use a sharp paring knife to slit each date lengthwise, and pop out the pit. Snip basil leaves from stems - use sharp scissors to avoid bruising the leaves. For larger leaves, slice in half lengthwise.
• Cut prosciutto into strips about 1 inch wide by 4 inches long. For packaged prosciutto this generally means cutting each strip into quarters.
• Preheat broiler.
• With a small spoon, butter knife, or offset spatula, stuff about 1 teaspoons goat cheese into each date.
• Wrap a basil leaf around each date.
• Wrap prosciutto over the basil, securing with a toothpick.
• Place in a single layer on a cookie sheet.
• Broil for about 2-3 minutes, use tongs to turn dates over, and broil another 2-3 minutes until prosciutto is golden and sizzling.
• Transfer to serving dishes.
• Garnish with fresh basil.
• Delicious hot from the over or at room temperature.

CHEESE STUFFED DATES WITH PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together the cheeses and basil. Season with salt and pepper.
• With a knife, make a lengthwise incision in each date. Gently open the dates slightly and remove the pits. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon cheese mixture inside each one. Close the dates around the filling. Wrap a piece of prosciutto around each date and secure with a toothpick.
• Arrange the stuffed dates on a platter and serve.