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Get ready for a flavor packed bite with these brie and bacon stuffed dates! I serve these at every event and they are always a hit! You can make these ahead no problem and they’re so easy to make which makes them perfect for parties and holidays!

How To Prepare Stuffed Dates

🥓 Add the bacon to a baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 10-15 minutes depending on how thick your bacon is. Let of cool.

🔪 Cut a slit in the center of the dates. Remove the pit.

🧀 Cut the rind off of your brie. Add your brie, cream cheese and bacon 🥓 to a food processor and process until smooth.

🥜 Heat a large skillet on medium high heat. Add your sliced almonds to the dry pan in a single layer. Stir or shake often, for about 3 minutes, until the almonds are golden brown and start to smell nutty. Using a mortar and pestle, pulverize the almonds into pretty small pieces.

🍽️ Pipe the brie, cream cheese and bacon mixture inside the dates. Coat with almonds and add chives.

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Substitutions for Stuffed Dates

  • You can swap the almonds for pistachios or walnuts if you prefer.
  • If you are looking for a vegan option, make sure to use vegan brie, bacon and cream cheese.
  • If you are nut-free, you can crisp up some breadcrumbs for a little crunch on top.

Variations for Stuffed Dates

  1. If you want a little extra sweetness with your savory, you can drizzle a little honey on top of the date bites.
  2. For a spicy variation, you can add some cayenne pepper, crushed pepper flakes or a spoonful of Salsa Macha to the blender and top with a hot honey.

🔥Chef Nadia’s Tip🔥

Let the brie and cream cheese come to room temperature for about 15-20 minutes beforehand because this will help them to mix easier and make sure the flavor blend perfectly.

Recipes That Pair Stuffed Dates

Delicious dates that have been pitted and stuffed with brie, cream cheese, bacon and topped with crushed toasted almonds and chives.

Common Questions

What dates are you using?

I am using Natural Delights Fresh Medjool Dates.

Can I make these ahead of time?

Certainly, you can make them a few days ahead. Just store them in a sealed container in the fridge and wait to top them on the day of with the toasted almonds and chives so they don’t lose their crunch.

What should I serve with these dates?

These match well with a variety of appetizers! A charcuterie board, fresh fruits, nuts, just to name a few. They also pair well with a buttery or oaked chardonnay, a pinot noir or sparkling water for a light and elegant touch!

How many stuffed dates should I have per person?

2-3 stuffed dates per person, these dates are rich and satisfying so that amount is perfect!

What piping bag should I use?

There’s a great one on Amazon that comes with everything you need. It’s the All-in-one Deco Set with Tips.

Stuffed Dates

I make these stuffed dates for every event I have and they're always a hit. They're perfect because they come together quickly and easily AND you can make them days before so it's less to stress about!
For links to the products I used, see my October Products list on Amazon.
Servings: 8 servings
By Nadia Aidi
Prep 20 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Total 35 minutes

Equipment

  • piping bag and tip
  • baking sheet
  • mortar and pestle
  • Knive

Ingredients 

  • 1 lb large medjool dates
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 6 oz brie, rind removed
  • 3-4 strips bacon
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds
  • Chives to taste

Instructions 

  • Add the bacon to a baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 10-15 minutes depending on how thick your bacon is. Let of cool.
  • Cut a slit in the center of the dates. Remove the pit.
  • Cut the rind of the brie. Add your brie, cream cheese and bacon to a food processor. Blend until smooth.
  • Heat a large skillet on medium high heat. Add your sliced almonds to the dry pan in a single layer. Stir or shake often, for about 3 minutes, until golden brown and smells nutty. Using a mortar and pestle, pulverize the almonds into pretty small pieces.
  • Pipe the cheese inside the dates. Coat with almonds and add chives.

Video

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Nutrition

Calories: 329kcal, Carbohydrates: 44g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 41mg, Sodium: 233mg, Potassium: 483mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 38g, Vitamin A: 404IU, Calcium: 97mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Author: Nadia Aidi
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: French
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 329
Keyword: baked brie, dates, holidays
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