Dátiles Recipe
Dátiles are a type of sweet, chewy fruit from the date palm, often enjoyed as a snack or in various dishes. In this appetizer, Medjool dates are stuffed with blue cheese and wrapped in bacon, creating a sweet and savory flavor combination that's popular in many culinary traditions. Here's how to make it at home.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- 2
Pit the dates
Using a small knife, make a slit in each date and remove the pit if not already pitted.
- 3
Stuff the dates
Insert one almond and about 1/2 teaspoon of blue cheese into each date. Gently press the date closed around the filling.
- 4
Wrap with bacon
Cut each bacon slice in half. Wrap one half slice of bacon around each stuffed date and secure with a toothpick.
Cooking
- 5
Bake
Place the bacon-wrapped dates on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the bacon is crispy and browned.
- 6
Cool and serve
Allow the dates to cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm.