Prosciutto Wrapped Dates- Optional Cheese Stuffed

Name: Prosciutto Wrapped Dates
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 16 Medjool Dates (pitted); 8 slices Prosciutto

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This recipe is a crowd-pleaser perfect for special occasions, offering a gourmet touch to finger food with minimal effort. Made with just two simple ingredients, it combines the sweet dates with the savory, salty prosciutto for a flavor-packed bite. It’s a quick appetizer, with the characteristic sweet-salty mix, that’s easy to prepare yet guaranteed to impress your guests!

This is the time of year for dinner parties and oftentimes when people think of appetizers, they think of chips and dip or veggies and dip. Which, don't get me wrong I love both of those options, but I love getting creative too! These Prosciutto-wrapped dates are easy and the perfect bite-sized appetizer to bring to any party during the holiday season, or just make at home.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Allergen-friendly: Whether you're hosting a gathering or craving a quick treat, this recipe is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and packed with flavor for everyone to enjoy!
Simple, yet impressive: With only two simple ingredients, they’re incredibly easy to make, yet these tasty little bites deliver a gourmet flavor that impresses every time.
Bite-sized Appetizers: These prosciutto-wrapped dates are the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and salty, making them irresistible bite-sized appetizers!

Ingredients You Will Need

Prosciutto: has a rich, savory flavor with a hint of sweetness and a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth texture, making it a perfect complement to both sweet and savory dishes, like these dates. It provides a good source of protein and essential minerals like iron and zinc.

Medjool Dates (pitted): have a naturally sweet, caramel-like flavor with subtle hints of honey and a soft, chewy texture. They are rich in natural sugars, fiber, and essential nutrients like potassium and magnesium, making them a nutritious choice for energy and digestive health.

Recipe Variations

Stuffed Dates: This recipe also goes really well with creamy goat cheese, Kite Hill cream, or other soft cheese stuffed in the center of the dates.
Bacon: If bacon-wrapped dates are more your style, bacon is a perfect substitute for prosciutto.

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut each prosciutto slice in half length-wise. Wrap each date with one-half slice of prosciutto and place on the foil.
Bake for about 15 minutes. This will depend on how large your dates are, so check at 10 minutes to be sure they are not burning. When the prosciutto is golden brown, they are finished.
Remove from oven and let them cool for about 10 minutes before serving or serve at room temperature. Enjoy!

Recipe Tips and Tricks

Pitted Dates: Be sure you are getting pitted dates and if you don't use a sharp paring knife to make a small slip in the the dates at the top and remove the pit before.
Whole30-friendly: This recipe is naturally Whole30 and paleo-friendly, but just ensure you are using sugar-free prosciutto. I really like Applegate Prosciutto, but that is not the only brand that is sugar-free.

Storage Tips

Refrigerator: Prosciutto-wrapped dates will stay good in the fridge for up to 3 days if stored in an airtight container.

Freezer: This appetizer recipe can be made ahead of time and stored in the freezer for no prep work on the day of your get-together. Wrap the dates with the prosciutto, but do not cook. Store them in a freezer-safe container and when ready to cook, pull them out and place dates on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes or until the prosciutto is golden brown.

What To Serve It With

Other appetizers: Caramelized Onion Crostinis, hummus board, dairy-free deviled eggs, dairy-free onion dip, Whipped Feta Dip

FAQs About Recipe

Can I use bacon instead of prosciutto?

Absolutely! Both work just fine. I recommend cooking the bacon for a few minutes before wrapping the dates with it.

Are dates considered healthy?

Dates are very healthy in moderation! They are high in natural sugar, so moderation is key. They have lots of fiber and nutrients that can be good for digestion, brain health, and pregnancy.

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