Cheese-Stuffed Date Trio with Walnuts
Description
Sweet dates stuffed with a trio of creamy cheeses and topped with walnuts make a perfect combination. Serve them as an hors d’oeuvre with a drizzle of honey or a sprinkle of flaky sea salt or just keep some on hand for an easy, make-ahead snack.
Ingredients
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36 Medjool dates, pitted*
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2-ounces French Petite Crème (from a 4-ounce round)
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2-ounces French Camembert (from an 8-ounce round)
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2-ounces Blue Cheese (from a 6-ounce wedge)
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1/3 C (1½-ounces) California walnuts, very finely chopped (see note)
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Honey or flaky sea salt, optional for garnish
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*To pit dates, use a sharp paring knife and cut down the side of the date lengthwise, then gently remove the pit with your fingers.
PREPARATION
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Slice each 2-ounce portion of cheese into 12 equal pieces.
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Insert 1 piece of cheese into the cavity of each pitted date.
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Sprinkle about a ¼ teaspoon of walnuts onto each stuffed date (see note).
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Serve immediately, garnished with a drizzle of honey or flaky sea salt (if using), or refrigerate in an airtight container up to five days.
Helpful tip: Put the packaged cheese in the freezer for 10 minutes prior to slicing as it will cut more easily.
Note: To differentiate between the cheese varieties on a platter, feel free to play around with the walnut toppings. For example, consider using a walnut half or quarter on one variety of cheese and chunkier chopped walnuts on another.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 96 - 141 cal
- Total Fat: 1.4 - 6.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9 - 1.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2 - 3.3 g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 0 - 0.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 - 4.1 mg
- Sodium: 0.2 - 26.9 mg
- Carbohydrates: 21.3 - 22.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.9 - 2.4 g
- Total Sugars: 18.9 - 19.1 g
- Added Sugars: 0 g
- Protein: 1.5 - 2.4 g
- Vitamin D: 0 mcg
- Calcium: 0 - 2.9 mg
- Iron: 1.2 - 2.3 mg
- Potassium: 199.1 - 228.5 mg