Save to Pinterest Sweet, smoky, and creamy bites featuring dates filled with tangy cream cheese and crunchy walnuts, all wrapped in crisp bacon: a perfect appetizer for any occasion.
The first time I made these, my friends couldn&t believe such a few ingredients could turn into something so delicious: everyone kept reaching for one more.
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Ingredients
- Medjool dates: 16, pitted
- Bacon: 8 slices, halved crosswise
- Cream cheese: 60 g (about 4 tbsp), softened
- Walnut halves: 32 (about 40 g)
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Instructions
- Prep oven:
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prep dates:
- Make a small slit in each date and remove the pit if not already pitted.
- Fill dates:
- Fill each date with about 1/2 teaspoon cream cheese and insert a walnut half into the center.
- Close dates:
- Gently press the dates closed.
- Wrap in bacon:
- Wrap each stuffed date with a half-slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
- Arrange and bake:
- Arrange bacon-wrapped dates seam side down on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, turning halfway through, until bacon is crisp and golden.
- Finish and serve:
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Save to Pinterest This appetizer always brings a smile to my family: it&s now a must at every holiday gathering and game night.
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Required Tools
Sharp knife, small spoon, baking sheet, parchment paper, toothpicks
Allergen Information
Includes dairy (cream cheese), tree nuts (walnuts), and pork (bacon). Gluten-free: check all ingredient packages.
Nutritional Information
Per serving (2 pieces): 130 calories, 7 g fat, 14 g carbohydrates, 4 g protein.
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Serve warm or at room temperature: these bacon wrapped dates disappear quickly.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What type of dates work best?
Medjool dates are ideal due to their large size and natural sweetness, which balances well with savory bacon.
- → Can I prepare these in advance?
Yes, you can stuff and wrap the dates ahead of time and refrigerate. Bake them just before serving to keep bacon crisp.
- → What can I substitute for walnuts?
Pecans or almonds make tasty alternatives, offering a similar crunch and nutty flavor.
- → How do I achieve crispy bacon?
Baking at 200°C (400°F) for 18–20 minutes and turning halfway ensures evenly crisp bacon around the dates.
- → Are there flavor variations to try?
Sprinkling smoked paprika or drizzling honey before baking adds smoky or sweet accents to these bites.
