Cheese-Stuffed Dates with Prosciutto

By JDARK

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup (2 ounces) goat cheese, at room temperature
• 1/4 cup (2 ounces) mascarpone cheese, a room temperature
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 16 Medjool dates (12 ounces), pitted
• 8 thin slices prosciutto, halved lengthwise

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a small bowl, mix together the cheeses and basil and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
2. Gently pull the dates apart and stuff with about 1/2 teaspoon of the cheese mixture.
3. Close the dates around the filling.
4. Wrap a piece of prosciutto around each date and secure with a toothpick.
5. Arrange the stuffed dates on a platter and serve.