Description
These Dates with Blue Cheese and Hazelnuts are a simple yet elegant appetizer that combines sweet, creamy, and crunchy flavors. The mascarpone and blue cheese filling adds richness, while the toasted hazelnuts bring texture and depth — perfect for entertaining or as a sophisticated snack.
Ingredients
1 × 250 g carton mascarpone
2 tbsp thickened cream
80 g Danish-style blue cheese, crumbled
1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
10 fresh dates, halved and pitted
45 g (¼ cup) dry-roasted hazelnuts, coarsely chopped
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine mascarpone and thickened cream, seasoning lightly with pepper.
- Fold in the crumbled blue cheese and half of the chopped chives until smooth and creamy.
- Spoon the cheese mixture evenly into the halved, pitted dates.
- Top with chopped hazelnuts and the remaining chives for garnish.
- Arrange on a serving platter and serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Use creamy Danish blue for a mild flavor, or Roquefort for a bolder taste.
Drizzle with honey or balsamic glaze for a sweet finish.
Substitute hazelnuts with walnuts, pecans, or pistachios if preferred.
Serve at room temperature to enhance the creaminess of the filling.
Add thyme leaves or pomegranate seeds for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
