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Whipped Goat Cheese with Caramelized Dates & Bacon

Caramelized Bacon & Dates with Whipped Truffle Goat Cheese


  • Author: Mrs. Brooks Cooks
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 1x

Ingredients

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  • 6 oz. truffle goat cheese (or use goat cheese and add truffle oil)
  • 8 oz. light cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 4 strips bacon, sliced
  • 45 dates, diced
  • Handful walnuts, chopped
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • 2 tsp dried rosemary
  • 23 tbsp brown sugar
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Kosher salt


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425.
  2. On a parchment lined baking sheet, add bacon, dates, walnuts, maple syrup, brown sugar, and seasonings listed, mixing well to be fully coated
  3. Place the baking sheet in the oven and cook for 10-12 minutes until caramelized.
  4. In a food processor, add the goat cheese, cream cheese, and honey, blending for 1-2 minutes (add truffle oil if using regular cream cheese).
  5. Add the goat cheese mixture to a bowl or plate, then topping with caramelized bacon, walnuts, and dates.
  6. Top with more rosemary, dried parsley, and enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes