Prosciutto Wrapped Dates With Goat Cheese, Mascarpone & Basil
 
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Recipe type: Appetizer
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
  • ¼ (2oz) cup goat cheese, room temperature
  • ¼ cup (2 oz) mascarpone cheese, room temperature
  • ¼ cup basil, finely chopped
  • 16 (12 oz) medjool dates, pitted
  • 8 thin slices prosciutto, halved lengthwise
  • kosher salt & fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In small bowl mix goat cheese, mascarpone & basil.
  2. Season with salt & pepper, to taste
  3. Gently pull the dates apart and stuff with ½ tsp of cheese & basil mixture.
  4. Close dates around the filling.
  5. Wrap a piece of prosciutto around the date and secure with a toothpick.
  6. Arrange in the upright position and keep cool in the fridge until serving!
Notes
I use an herbed goat cheese and a tad more goat cheese than mascarpone. Enjoy!
Recipe by The Peony Life at http://thepeonylife.com/2015/08/prosciutto-wrapped-dates-with-goat-cheese-mascarpone-basil/