Goat cheese stuffed dates appetizer for eight
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This appetizer makes 16 stuffed dates for eight people. It is served cold or at room temperature and needs no cooking beyond toasting the nuts.
Ingredients
Medjool dates
16
Plain goat cheese
4 ounces
Fresh chives
1 tablespoon
Fresh thyme
1 teaspoon
Walnut halves
1/3 cup
Honey
1 tablespoon
Flaky sea salt
1/4 teaspoon
How to make it
- Toast walnuts in a dry skillet, cool, and chop finely. 2. Mix goat cheese with chives and thyme. 3. Split dates lengthwise and remove pits. 4. Fill each date with goat cheese and press in chopped walnuts. 5. Drizzle with honey and finish with flaky salt.
Who this list is for
This grocery list is for anyone hosting a small gathering or looking for an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer. If you’re planning to serve eight people and want a make-ahead option, these goat cheese stuffed dates fit the bill. The recipe is ideal for those who prefer appetizers that don’t require last-minute cooking.
How to use this list
Begin by gathering the Medjool dates and making sure they’re fresh and plump. Check your fridge for plain goat cheese, then pick up fresh chives and thyme for the herbed filling. Buy walnut halves, honey, and flaky sea salt. Toast the walnuts ahead of time and have everything prepped before assembling. Cross off each item as you go to keep your prep organized.
What to skip
Don’t use pre-crumbled goat cheese—it’s too dry for stuffing. Avoid dried herbs; fresh chives and thyme make a noticeable difference in flavor. Skip smaller or drier dates, which are harder to stuff and less enjoyable to eat. If you don’t have flaky sea salt, don’t substitute with table salt; it won’t give the same finish.
What is on this list
You’ll need 16 Medjool dates, 4 ounces of plain goat cheese, fresh chives, fresh thyme, a third cup of walnut halves, honey, and a bit of flaky sea salt. If you already have honey or walnuts in your pantry, cross those off. Double-check your herb supply to ensure freshness.
Before you go
Before heading out, check your pantry for leftover honey or nuts to avoid buying duplicates. Plan to toast the walnut halves before assembling the dates so they cool in time. Once you’ve shopped, store the goat cheese in the fridge and keep the herbs wrapped in a damp towel. Assemble the dates a few hours ahead and refrigerate until ready to serve.
FAQ
Who is "Goat cheese stuffed dates appetizer for eight" for?
This grocery list is for anyone hosting a small gathering or looking for an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer. If you’re planning to serve eight people and want a make-ahead option, these goat cheese stuffed dates fit the bill. The recipe is ideal for those who prefer appetizers that don’t require last-minute cooking.
How should I use "Goat cheese stuffed dates appetizer for eight"?
Begin by gathering the Medjool dates and making sure they’re fresh and plump. Check your fridge for plain goat cheese, then pick up fresh chives and thyme for the herbed filling. Buy walnut halves, honey, and flaky sea salt. Toast the walnuts ahead of time and have everything prepped before assembling. Cross off each item as you go to keep your prep organiz…
What should I skip or avoid with "Goat cheese stuffed dates appetizer for eight"?
Don’t use pre-crumbled goat cheese—it’s too dry for stuffing. Avoid dried herbs; fresh chives and thyme make a noticeable difference in flavor. Skip smaller or drier dates, which are harder to stuff and less enjoyable to eat. If you don’t have flaky sea salt, don’t substitute with table salt; it won’t give the same finish.
What is on the "Goat cheese stuffed dates appetizer for eight" list?
You’ll need 16 Medjool dates, 4 ounces of plain goat cheese, fresh chives, fresh thyme, a third cup of walnut halves, honey, and a bit of flaky sea salt. If you already have honey or walnuts in your pantry, cross those off. Double-check your herb supply to ensure freshness.
What should I do before I go?
Before heading out, check your pantry for leftover honey or nuts to avoid buying duplicates. Plan to toast the walnut halves before assembling the dates so they cool in time. Once you’ve shopped, store the goat cheese in the fridge and keep the herbs wrapped in a damp towel. Assemble the dates a few hours ahead and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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