Golden Dates with Goat Cheese, Toasted Walnut and Orange Glaze

Name: Golden Dates with Goat Cheese, Toasted Walnut and Orange Glaze
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Fusión mediterránea
Ingredients: 16 pieces pitted Medjool dates; 4.2 oz soft goat cheese; 1.4 oz walnuts; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1 tsp orange zest; 1 tbsp honey; 1 tsp fresh rosemary; 1 tsp olive oil; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/8 tsp sea salt; 1 tbsp small rosemary or parsley leaves

An original sweet-savory appetizer: dates stuffed with creamy goat cheese, toasted walnut, and a glossy orange glaze with a hint of rosemary. Served warm to highlight their jammy texture and crisp finish.

20 minPrep

10 minCook

30 minTotal

8Servings

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Adjust servings

16 16 units pitted Medjool dates (abiertos a lo largo without separar of the todo)
120 g soft goat cheese (at room temperature)
40 g walnuts (chopped gruesas)
60 ml orange juice (freshly squeezed if possible)
2 g orange zest (solo the parte orange)
15 ml honey (for the glaseado)
1 g fresh rosemary (muy chopped)
5 ml olive oil (for brush)
1 g black pepper (freshly ground)
1 g sea salt (a pinch)
2 g small rosemary or parsley leaves (for terminar, optional)

Nutrition facts

per serving

149 kcal

Calories

3 g

Protein

17 g

Carbs

8 g

Fat

2 g

Fiber

15 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

DairyTree Nuts

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 200 °C / 400 °F and line a small baking tray with parchment paper.
2
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until fragrant. Remove and let them cool slightly.
3
In a bowl, mix the goat cheese with half of the toasted walnuts, black pepper, and sea salt until you have a creamy, textured filling.
4
Fill each date with about a teaspoon of the goat cheese mixture. Gently press to close without fully flattening them.
5
Place the stuffed dates on the tray, lightly brush them with olive oil, and bake for 6 to 8 minutes at 200 °C / 400 °F, until heated through and lightly golden at the edges.
6
While they bake, add the orange juice, orange zest, honey, and chopped rosemary to a small saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat for 2 to 4 minutes, until slightly reduced into a light glaze.
7
Remove the dates from the oven and transfer them to a serving platter. Spoon the warm orange glaze over the top.
8
Finish with the remaining toasted walnuts and, if desired, garnish with the small rosemary or parsley leaves. Serve warm.

Chef tips

For a cleaner, more elegant finish, use a piping bag or a zip bag with the corner snipped off to fill the dates. Do not overbake so the cheese stays creamy.

Substitutions

You can swap the walnuts for almonds or pistachios if you want a different profile; adjust allergens accordingly. Goat cheese can be replaced with thick cream cheese for a milder version. Honey can be replaced with maple syrup, though the final flavor will change.

What I used to make it

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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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