Bacon-wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese
30 min
total
4
people
286
calories per serving
Ingredients
4 people
- 12 pcDate (pitted)
- 100 gLog-shaped goat cheese (in sticks)
- 200 gSmoked cured pork belly (thin slices)
- 1 pinchBlack pepper ground (for seasoning)
- 12 pcWooden skewers (for holding)
Method
The bacon fat turns crispy and releases its salt onto the tender, sweet date. The warm goat cheese center provides a creamy finish that coats the palate.
- 1
Slit the dates lengthwise to remove the pit. Be careful not to separate the two halves to keep a pocket.
- 2
Cut the goat cheese into small sticks. Insert a piece of cheese inside each date. Press lightly to close.
- 3
Cut the pork belly slices in half. Wrap each date tightly in a half-slice. Secure everything with a wooden toothpick.
- 4
Bake at 200°C on a tray. Turn halfway through. The bacon should be golden, the fat well rendered and the texture crispy.
Frequently asked questions
How do you get this dish right?
- Do not add salt, the bacon and cheese provide enough.
- If the bacon browns too quickly, lower the oven to 180°C to give the cheese time to melt.
How long does this dish keep?
Keeps for 2 days in the fridge. Reheat for 5 minutes in a hot oven to restore crispiness.
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