Prosciutto Wrapped Dates with Blue Cheese and Walnuts

Step 1

Open all the dates. Fill each with about 1/2 teaspoon of blue cheese and a two to three pieces of chopped walnuts. Press the mixture in a bit so it fills in the inside of the date. Close the dates as best you can so the cheese is tucked away inside.

Step 2

Slice the pieces of prosciutto in half, folding over so each piece is roughly the same width as the date. Lay a date on each piece of prosciutto and wrap the prosciutto around it. Secure it closed with a toothpick. You can serve and eat the dates now if you'd like, or you can go on to the next step to get crispy prosciutto with melty blue cheese.

Step 3

Set the wrapped dates on a cooling rack above a baking sheet. This allows any cheese that may bubble out to drip off instead of sticking to the date.

Step 4

Bake at 350 Fahrenheit for about 10-12 minutes, watching closely near the end to make sure they don't overcook. Remove from the oven out when the prosciutto begins to get crispy, and serve immediately.