Prosciutto Wrapped, Gorgonzola Stuffed Dates with Honey-Balsamic Drizzle

Sweet dates are packed with tangy Gorgonzola, wrapped in salty prosciutto and topped with a honeyed balsamic drizzle. A perfect finger food appetizer!

Course Appetizers & Snacks

Cuisine American

Keyword appetizer, dates, gorgonzola, prosciutto

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 20

Additional Time 10

Total Time 1

Servings servings

Calories 112

Author Laurie McNamara

Ingredients

20 medjool dates pitted
10 slices prosciutto sliced in half lengthwise
4 ounces crumbled gorgonzola cheese
toothpicks
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 pinch kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°.
Slice each piece of prosciutto in half lengthwise.
Cut along one side of each date and stuff with a little Gorgonzola cheese.
Wrap each date in a strip of prosciutto and skewer with a toothpick.
Place on an oven-safe wire rack that is placed on top of a foil lined sheet pan and bake for 15-20 minutes.
Serve with Honey Balsamic Reduction.
In a small sauce pan, add vinegar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and let bubble while whisking till the balsamic reduce by 75 percent.
Remove off of the heat and drizzle in the honey. Season with salt and pepper if desired and whisk until combined.

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