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Maple Bacon Wrapped Dates with Whipped Goat Cheese

Maple bacon wrapped dates are filled with soft, sweet Medjool dates and baked until the bacon is browned and crisp. Serve them warm with light, fluffy whipped goat cheese for a savory-sweet appetizer.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Resting time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 255
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the whipped goat cheese
  • 4 oz goat cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
For the dates
  • 12 Medjool dates large, pitted
  • 4 bacon slices, cut crosswise into thirds
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup

Equipment

  • 1 hand mixer
  • 1 rimmed baking sheet

Method
 

Whip the goat cheese
  1. Beat the goat cheese, heavy cream, and lemon juice in a small bowl with a hand mixer on medium speed for 1-2 minutes, until light and fluffy.
  2. Cover and refrigerate the whipped goat cheese while the dates bake.
Bake the dates
  1. Heat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
  3. Set a lightly greased wire rack on top.
  4. Wrap each date with a piece of bacon.
  5. Place each bacon-wrapped date seam-side down on the rack.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes.
  7. Brush the bacon with maple syrup.
  8. Bake for 5-8 minutes more, until the bacon is browned and crisp.
  9. Let the dates rest for 5 minutes.
  10. Serve warm with the whipped goat cheese.

Notes

For crisp bacon, arrange the dates seam-side down and leave space between them on the rack. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; freezing is not recommended because the goat cheese may change texture. For a milder flavor, cream cheese can replace the goat cheese.