This is the kind of snack you make when the fridge is almost empty but you still want something that hits hard on flavor. Sweet, salty, and crisp in all the right places, without turning it into a project.
Difficulty
Easy
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
12 minutes
Total Time
22 minutes
Servings
2–3 (as a snack or appetizer)
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Ingredients
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 200°C / 400°F.
- Split the dates lengthwise, keeping them intact on one side.
- Fill each date with a small spoon of goat cheese.
- Cut the bacon strips in half and wrap one piece around each date.
- Brush lightly with olive oil and grind a little pepper over the top.
- Place seam-side down on a baking tray.
- Bake until the bacon is crisp and the dates look slightly caramelized.
- Rest for two minutes before serving so the filling settles.
Typical mistakes
- Overfilling the dates — the cheese will melt and leak.
- Using thick bacon, which stays chewy instead of crisp.
- Serving straight from the oven; they need a short pause to balance flavors.
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