Bacon-Wrapped Dates With Goat Cheese and Honey Rosemary Glaze

Name: Bacon-Wrapped Dates With Goat Cheese and Honey Rosemary Glaze
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 24 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 24 pitted Medjool dates; 2 oz sweetened goat cheese, softened; 4 oz cream cheese, softened; 1 tbsp peach preserves; 12 slices bacon, cut in half; 1/4 cup honey; 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 1 tsp water; Fresh rosemary sprigs, for garnish

These bacon-wrapped dates are stuffed with sweetened goat cheese and peach-preserves cream cheese, then brushed with a rosemary honey glaze for a balanced sweet-savory appetizer that takes just 25 minutes to prepare.

🌍American 🏷️Bacon-wrapped dates 🏷️Stuffed dates 🏷️Appetizer 🏷️Party food Holiday appetizer

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🏷️Sweet and savory

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Total

50 min

Servings

24

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$22–$36

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

24 pitted Medjool dates
2 oz sweetened goat cheese, softened
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 tbsp peach preserves
12 slices bacon, cut in half
1/4 cup honey
1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1 tsp wateroptional
Fresh rosemary sprigs, for garnishoptional

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Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Prepare the two fillings. In a small bowl, mash the softened goat cheese with a spoon. In a separate small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and peach preserves, mixing until smooth.
3
Carefully stuff half of the pitted dates with the goat cheese mixture and the other half with the cream cheese mixture.
4
Wrap each stuffed date with a half-slice of bacon and secure it with a toothpick.
5
Arrange the bacon-wrapped dates on the prepared baking sheet.
6
In a small bowl, prepare the glaze by whisking together the honey, chopped fresh rosemary, salt, and pepper. Add a teaspoon of water to thin the glaze if desired.
7
Brush about half of the honey glaze over the tops of the bacon-wrapped dates.
8
Bake for 15 minutes.
9
Remove the baking sheet from the oven, carefully flip each date over, and brush with the remaining glaze.
10
Return to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the bacon is golden brown and crispy.
11
Let cool slightly before transferring to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs if desired.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Pit dates carefully from the side to create a pocket large enough for filling without tearing the fruit.
Use kitchen shears to halve bacon slices cleanly—they're easier to wrap and cook evenly.
Chop fresh rosemary fine and whisk it into honey while warm so it distributes evenly; apply glaze in the final 2–3 minutes to prevent burning.
Drain any excess liquid from the baking sheet halfway through cooking to keep bacon crisp.

Substitutions

Peach preserves → apricot, fig, or raspberry jam (flavor profile shifts but technique stays the same)
Fresh rosemary → thyme or dried rosemary (use half the amount if dried; rehydrate in warm honey first)
Goat cheese → ricotta, mascarpone, or whipped cream cheese (adjust sweetness to taste)
Medjool dates → Deglet Noor dates (smaller; use whole or halve, reduce fill amount)

Storage & make-ahead

Store cooled dates in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat on a baking sheet at 325°F for 5–8 minutes to restore crispness.

Common Questions

Can I prepare bacon-wrapped dates ahead of time?

Yes. Assemble and refrigerate up to 8 hours before baking. Bake directly from cold, adding 3–5 minutes to the cooking time.

What's the best way to prevent bacon from burning?

Cook at 400°F and arrange dates seam-side up so the filling faces upward. If bacon edges brown too quickly, tent loosely with foil for the first 8–10 minutes.

Can I substitute the goat cheese?

Yes. Ricotta, mascarpone, or whipped cream cheese work as direct swaps. Adjust sweetness as needed if the alternative isn't already sweetened.

How do I know when bacon is done?

Bacon should be golden and crisp around the edges, about 12–15 minutes at 400°F. It will continue to crisp slightly as it cools.

Can I make this recipe without peach preserves?

Yes. Apricot, fig, or raspberry preserves work equally well. You can also omit the jam entirely and use cream cheese mixed with a pinch of vanilla extract.