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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! Not only are they super easy to make but they’re also make ahead which makes them perfect for parties and holidays!
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Why You’ll Love Stuffed Dates
Sweet dates stuffed with a creamy brie, salty bacon and then topped with toasted almonds and chives – say no more! These stuffed dates are a perfect balance between sweet and savory. There is nothing not to love about these scrumptious little bites! Every event I’ve made these for they are one of the first things to go and I always get a ton of compliments on them.
How To Prepare
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Substitutions and Variations
- Substitutions
- 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 for these dates.
- If you are nut-free, you can crisp up some breadcrumbs instead for a little crunch on top.
- Variations
- If you want a little extra sweetness with your savory stuffed dates, you can drizzle a little honey on top of the date bites.
- 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 before starting this stuffed dates recipe because this will help them to mix easier and make sure the flavor blend perfectly.
The Perfect Pairings
Not sure what to pair with this dish – I got you 😉
A tropical, creamy Bahamian Sky Juice cocktail is just what you need along side these sweet and savory stuffed dates. Then, for your main one, of my most popular recipe, Miso Salmon with a side of Octopus Salad would be great! Finish your night off with a creamy Passion Fruit Panna Cotta.
Stuffed Dates: Questions Answered
I am using Natural Delights Fresh Medjool Dates.
You can make this dish a few days ahead. Store them in a sealed container in the fridge and wait to top them with the toasted almonds and chives till the day of so they don’t lose their crunch.
These match well with a variety of appetizers such as 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!
2-3 stuffed dates per person, these dates are rich and satisfying so that amount is perfect!
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
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.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
