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Prosciutto Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Fig Marmalade Recipe
By Kristin Mansky on March 19th, 2025
Whether you are hosting a party or planning on attending one, don’t forget these crowd-pleasing prosciutto wrapped dates stuffed with goat cheese and fig marmalade.
There are plenty of us that are making our lists and checking it twice, but cross off deciding what to serve or bring as an appetizer because you can’t go wrong with these insanely delicious prosciutto wrapped dates stuffed with goat cheese and fig marmalade. It’s the ultimate combination of sweet and salty and I dare anyone to eat just one. The icing on the cake is they’re drizzled with a rich balsamic glaze that pairs so perfectly with all the flavors going on.
This recipe really was the ultimate combination of some of my favorite foods. Dates are used routinely in my house as a natural sweetener and I always, always have a jar of fig marmalade ever since returning from Italy this summer. It was a trial & error process, but once I combined the goat cheese and fig marmalade together, I could have just eaten it right out the bowl! I performed a little happy dance as if I just discovered the next great thing in culinary delights.
Why These Prosciutto Wrapped Dates Are Perfect for Any Occasion
There’s something about prosciutto-wrapped dates stuffed with goat cheese and fig marmalade that just feels like the perfect bite. It’s the ideal combination of sweet, savory, and indulgent flavors, with each bite offering a delicious contrast between the rich creaminess of goat cheese, the sweetness of figs, and the salty crispness of prosciutto. These little bites are so simple to prepare, yet they look and taste like something you spent hours perfecting. Whether you’re hosting a cozy dinner, attending a friend’s gathering, or just in need of a snack that’s a little more special, these dates are sure to impress. Plus, they’re a crowd-pleaser—trust me, no one will be able to stop at just one. You get all the flavors you crave in one easy, yet impressive, appetizer.
Step-By-Step: Prosciutto Wrapped Stuffed Dates
Ingredients:
- 15 medjool dates, pitted and sliced lengthwise (not all the way through)
- 0.25lb good quality goat cheese
- 2 tbsp fig marmalade
- 8 slices of thinly sliced prosciutto (sliced lengthwise)
- 1 tbsp raw honey
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- pinch of sea salt
- toothpicks
- thyme springs, for garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Assemble the pre-sliced dates on the baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, combine the goat cheese and 2 tbsp of fig marmalade. Mix until well incorporated.
- Spoon a small amount of the mixture into the opening of the date.
- On a cutting board, slice the prosciutto lengthwise. Depending on the size of the pieces, you may have to fold the piece in half lengthwise so it does not cover the entire date. Wrap the the prosciutto around the stuffed date and secure with a toothpick. Drizzle with honey and place in the oven.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes.
- While the dates are in the oven, prepare the balsamic glaze. In a small saucepan, pour 1 cup of balsamic vinegar and a pinch of sea salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and let reduce for 15 minutes. Stir on occasion until it begins to thicken up and then stir constantly. Remove from heat and glaze will continue to thicken as it reaches room temperature.
- Once dates are removed from the oven, promptly remove toothpicks and drizzle with balsamic glaze. Serve promptly.
How to Make These Prosciutto Wrapped Dates in Advance
If you’re anything like me, the idea of scrambling at the last minute to get everything ready can be a bit stressful. That’s why one of my favorite things about these prosciutto-wrapped dates is that they’re so easy to prep in advance. You can stuff and wrap them up a few hours before your event or even the day before, then just pop them in the fridge until it’s time to cook. When you’re ready to serve, just bake them for 15-20 minutes, drizzle with a little balsamic glaze, and voilà—your appetizer is ready to go! This makes hosting or attending a party feel so much easier since all you need to do is heat them up. It’s a perfect way to serve a warm, flavorful dish without the last-minute stress. And trust me, when guests see these little bites on the table, they’ll be impressed by how good they look and taste!
Serving and Pairing These Prosciutto Wrapped Dates
In all honesty, I ate about 4 of them before I even got them to the table to be photographed. I pulled them right out of the oven, drizzled the stuffed dates with balsamic glaze and served them on a pretty cutting board with a stack of small plates nearby. I garnished the plate with sprigs of thyme for a festive ambiance. The vibrant dark fruit character and bright acidity of the Murphy-Goode Pinot Noir paired nicely with the abundance of flavors in the prosciutto wrapped stuffed dates.
