Perfect Party Appetizer: Dates With Herb Cheese Wrapped in Prosciutto

Guests will love the savory, sweet goodness of this irresistible appetizer. (And you'll love how easy it is to make!)

Stuffed Dates Prosciutto Wraps on Wood Serving Platter

How to Make Stuffed Dates Prosciutto Wraps

Guests will love the savory, sweet goodness of this irresistible appetizer. You’ll love how easy it is to make!

Photo by: Flynnside Out Productions

Flynnside Out Productions

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Ingredients

Makes 16 stuffed dates

  • 1/4 cup soft herb cheese, at room temperature
  • 16 medjool dates
  • 8 slices prosciutto, halved lengthwise
  • kosher salt + ground black pepper

Prep Dates

Remove the pits from each date.

Removing Pits From Dates

Step 1 - Prep Dates

Remove the pits from each date.

Photo by: Flynnside Out Productions

Flynnside Out Productions

Fill With Cheese

Pull the dates apart and stuff each one with 1/2 teaspoon of the herb cheese mixture. Close the dates around the filling using your fingers.

Stuffing Dates With Boursin Cheese Mixture

Step 2 - Fill with Cheese

Pull the dates apart and stuff each one with ½ teaspoon of the boursin mixture. Close the dates around the filling using your fingers.

Photo by: Flynnside Out Productions

Flynnside Out Productions

Wrap With Prosciutto

Wrap a piece of prosciutto around each date tightly.

Wrapping Prosciutto Around Dates for Appetizer

Step 3 - Wrap with Prosciutto

Take a piece of prosciutto and wrap it around each date tightly.

Photo by: Flynnside Out Productions

Flynnside Out Productions

Serve

Arrange the stuffed dates on a platter and serve.

Stuffed Dates Prosciutto Wraps on Wood Plate

How to Make Stuffed Dates Prosciutto Wraps

Guests will love the savory, sweet goodness of this irresistible appetizer. You’ll love how easy it is to make!

Photo by: Flynnside Out Productions

Flynnside Out Productions

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