Bacon Wrapped Dates Cream Cheese (Printable)

Sweet and smoky bites featuring dates stuffed with cream cheese and walnuts wrapped in bacon.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 16 Medjool dates, pitted
02 - 8 slices bacon, halved crosswise

→ Filling

03 - 4 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
04 - 32 walnut halves

# How-To:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Make a small slit in each date and remove the pit if not already pitted.
03 - Fill each date with about ½ teaspoon of cream cheese and insert a walnut half into the center.
04 - Gently press the dates closed to encase the filling.
05 - Wrap each stuffed date with a half-slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
06 - Place the bacon-wrapped dates seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
07 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, turning halfway through, until the bacon is crisp and golden.
08 - Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Delicious combination of sweet, salty, and creamy flavors
  • Simple and quick to prepare for parties
02 -
  • Contains dairy (cream cheese) and tree nuts (walnuts)
  • Gluten-free, but always check labels to ensure ingredients are gluten-free
03 -
  • Sprinkle dates with smoked paprika or drizzle with honey before serving for extra flavor
  • Substitute pecans for walnuts if preferred
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