Pancetta-Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Manchego Cheese and Mint
Pancetta-Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Manchego Cheese and Mint is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Cut small slice off 1 short end of each date and discard.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionCut small slice off 1 short end of each date and discard.
Using tweezers or needle-nose pliers, carefully remove pits from dates through small opening; discard pits.
Place 1 mint leaf across opening of 1 date, covering cavity.
Using 1 cheese strip, push mint leaf and cheese into date cavity.
Using fingers, pinch date opening closed.
Repeat with remaining dates, mint leaves, and cheese strips.
Wrap 3 pancetta slices securely around each date, enclosing date completely.
Place pancetta-wrapped dates on baking sheet, spacing slightly apart.
DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead.
Cover and refrigerate.
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Bake dates uncovered until pancetta is crisp and bottoms of dates caramelize, about 30 minutes.
Using tongs, transfer dates to platter and serve warm.
A Spanish cheese made from sheep's milk; sold at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.