Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Prosciutto

By Taste of Lime

This is a deliciously sweet and salty appetizer that’s easy to make and hard to stop eating once you start. I came up with this recipe after I was given a large bag of pistachio nuts, and for some reason, my mind immediately went to chocolate. And what doesn’t go good with chocolate, especially dark chocolate? It makes a great party dish, and best of all, it can be made in advance.

You might also like to try our Fig Spread and Mascarpone Crostini and Kalamata Olive Spread and Parmesan Crostini.

Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Prosciutto

Servings: Makes approximately 16 stuffed dates
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Ingredients

Pitted dates, approximately 16
Prosciutto, cut into long strips (about an inch wide)

Filling Ingredients

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped unsalted pistachio nuts
1/4 cup finely chopped dark chocolate
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
1/8 teaspoon kosher or coarse sea salt, or to taste

Directions

Combine all of the filling ingredients together in a bowl. Make a slit on one side of each date, if necessary, but don’t go all the way through. Fill with the mascarpone mixture. Wrap each date with a strip of prosciutto. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Makes approximately 16 stuffed dates, depending upon the size of the date.