Roasted Dates
with Gorgonzola Dolce
with Gorgonzola Dolce
(Serves 4)
3 ounces Gorgonzola Dolce, room temperature
1-1/2 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
3 strips bacon
12 dates
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
1/2 cup toasted walnuts, finely chopped
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a small bowl, combine the Gorgonzola and cream cheese.
Set aside.
In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy.
Remove from skillet and coarsely chop the bacon.
Gently stir the bacon into the cheese mixture.
Make a slit in each date and remove the pit.
Fill each date with about 1 teaspoon of the cheese mixture.
Place the dates on a baking sheet.
Lay rosemary springs on top of the dates.
Bake 2-4 minutes, just to heat. Discard rosemary.
Place 3 dates on individual serving plates.
Sprinkle with walnuts and drizzle with olive oil.
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