Dates Stuffed With Chorizo And Goat Cheese
These stuffed dates are a delightful combination of sweet, smoky, and savory flavors. The juicy dates are filled with spicy Spanish chorizo and creamy goat's milk cheese, creating a mouthwatering appetizer that is perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying as a flavorful snack. Each bite is a burst of deliciousness that will leave you reaching for more.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 30 small dates, preferably Deglet Noor
- 1/4 lb. hot Spanish chorizo
- 1/4 lb. semifirm Spanish goat's milk cheese, preferably
Instructions
- Using a small, sharp knife, cut a lengthwise slit in each date, from the top to the bottom, and remove the pit.
- Pull off the casing from the chorizo. Cut the chorizo and cheese each into 30 thin strips that will fit inside the dates.
- Insert a strip of chorizo and a strip of cheese into each date and press the slit closed. Arrange the dates on a platter. (The platter can be covered and left at room temperature for several hours before serving.) Serve the appetizers with or without toothpicks. Makes 30 stuffed dates; serves 6 to 8.
- Adapted from Williams-Sonoma <i>New Flavors for Appetizers</i>, by Amy Sherman (Oxmoor House, 2008).
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