Proscuitto Date Bundles

By Trix

Ingredients

• 20 slices proscuitto
• 10 baby bocconcini cheeses
• 7 dried dates
• 1 tsp olive oil
• Ground pepper
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 1 cup balsamic vinegar

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. To make bundles cut each slice of proscuitto into 2 long strips. Cut a baby bocconcini in half and place on one end of proscuitto. Cut date into thirds and place a piece on top of bocconcini. Roll up proscuitto around cheese and date and then roll other strip around the open sides of the bundle. Hold with a toothpick. Makes 20 bundles. Swirl olive oil in oven proof dish. Add pepper to the oil. Place bundles into dish. Bake for 25 minutes until the proscuitto turns golden brown. Reduce the maple syrup and vinegar on low heat in saucepan until thick. Serve bundles immediately with a drizzle of warm syrup reduction over top.