Goat Cheese & Walnut–Stuffed Dates with Balsamic Glaze
Why This Works: Creamy goat cheese brings out the wine’s fruit and sweet notes, while toasted walnuts echo the wine’s subtle mocha character. The sweetness of the dates keeps everything balanced and festive.
Ingredients
- 16 Medjool dates pitted
- 120 g soft goat cheese
- ¼ cup toasted walnuts finely chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves optional
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
Instructions
- Mix goat cheese, walnuts, and thyme in a small bowl.
- Make a slit in each date (if needed) and spoon in about 1 teaspoon of the cheese mixture.
- Simmer balsamic and honey in a small pan for 2–3 minutes until syrupy.
- Drizzle glaze over the stuffed dates and serve.