Bacon-Wrapped Brie Stuffed Dates with Toasted Almonds Recipe
These delicious stuffed dates combine sweet Medjool dates filled with a creamy mixture of brie, cream cheese, and crispy bacon. Coated with toasted crushed almonds and garnished with fresh chives, they make for an elegant appetizer or snack that’s both savory and sweet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 stuffed dates 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 3–4 strips bacon
Dairy
- 6 oz brie
- 4 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
Nuts
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
Produce
- 1 lb large Medjool dates
- Chives (chopped, for topping)
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place bacon strips on a baking sheet and bake for 10 to 15 minutes until crisp. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
- Make the Filling: Remove the rind from the brie and cut it into chunks. Lightly chop the cooled bacon. Place brie, chopped bacon, and cream cheese into a food processor and blend until smooth. Transfer the mixture into a piping bag for easy filling.
- Prepare the Almonds: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced almonds in a single layer and toast for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Remove from heat and transfer almonds to a mortar and pestle, crushing them into small pieces.
- Stuff the Dates: Using a sharp knife, cut a slit down the center of each Medjool date and carefully remove the pit. Pipe the cheese and bacon mixture into each date’s cavity. Press the stuffed dates gently into the crushed almonds so they adhere to the outside. Finish by sprinkling chopped chives on top as a fresh garnish.
Notes
- Make sure the bacon is completely cooled before mixing with the cheese to prevent melting.
- Removing the rind from the brie helps to create a smoother cheese filling.
- To toast almonds evenly, stir frequently and keep an eye to avoid burning.
- This appetizer is best served chilled or at room temperature.
- For a nut-free version, omit the almonds and simply garnish with chives.
Keywords: stuffed dates, bacon, brie cheese, cream cheese, appetizer, Medjool dates, toasted almonds, party snack
