Blue Cheese and Walnut Stuffed Dates
Discover a sophisticated and surprising bite that combines the sweet, chewy texture of dates with the powerful character of blue cheese, enhanced by the crunch of walnuts. This sweet-salty appetizer recipe is both very easy to make and guaranteed to impress your guests. The steps are simple: prepare the dates by opening and removing the pit, mash the blue cheese with a fork, then generously fill each date before sprinkling with walnuts and chives. An optional 2-3 minutes in the oven warms them for an even more indulgent version. With only 15 minutes of preparation, these stuffed dates offer an explosion of flavors and textures. A refined starter perfect for a festive aperitif or to end a meal on an original note.
Double Compartment 9L Air Fryer – 8-in-1
€69.99
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- Two independent baskets for simultaneous cooking
- Smart Finish technology for synchronized cooking end time
- Intuitive touchscreen with automatic programs
Con:
- Takes up more countertop space
- 1
Open each date on one side to remove the pit without cutting it in half.
- 2
In a bowl, mash the blue cheese with a fork for a chunky texture. Add a little cream if needed.
- 3
Fill each date with a dollop of cheese, pressing lightly.
- 4
Immediately sprinkle with crushed walnuts so they stick.
- 5
Sprinkle with chopped chives and serve at room temperature or warm for 2-3 min in a 160°C oven.
- For dry dates, soak them in warm water for 10 min then pat dry.
- Choose a balanced blue cheese, not too strong, so it doesn't overpower the dates' sweetness.
- Crush walnuts into irregular small pieces for more texture, not into powder.
- Prepare in advance (1-2h) and store at room temperature under plastic wrap.
- Serve as an appetizer or after the meal. Perfect pairings: sweet wine (Sauternes), tawny port or strong black tea.
- Goat cheese and honey, wrapped in crispy bacon, or replace walnuts with pistachios.
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