Spicy Sweet Wrapped Dates
Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Spicy Sweet Wrapped Dates! Featuring luscious Medjool dates stuffed with a creamy blend of honey-spiked cream cheese, smoky paprika, and a touch of cayenne for a spicy kick, each bite surprises with the crunch of a hidden almond. Wrapped in crispy, golden bacon and baked to perfection, these flavor-packed morsels balance sweet, savory, and spicy in every bite. Simple to prepare in just 30 minutes, they’re the ultimate crowd-pleaser for parties, holiday gatherings, or an indulgent snack. Easy, elegant, and unforgettable—these bacon-wrapped dates are destined to be a hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Medjool dates
- 12 whole Almonds
- 6 tablespoons Cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cayenne pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Smoked paprika
- 6 pieces Bacon strips
- 12 pieces Toothpicks
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
Slice each Medjool date lengthwise to create an opening and remove the pit. Be careful not to cut all the way through the date.
In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, honey, ground cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika until well combined.
Using a spoon or piping bag, fill each date with approximately 1/2 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture. Insert one whole almond into the center of the cream cheese filling for a crunchy surprise.
Cut each bacon strip in half so you have 12 short strips. Wrap one bacon strip around each stuffed date and secure it with a toothpick.
Arrange the wrapped dates on the lined baking sheet, making sure they are spaced slightly apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and cooked through. Turn the dates halfway through baking for even crispiness.
Remove the dates from the oven and let them cool slightly. Serve warm as an appetizer, snack, or party treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1478 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.4 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.4 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 144 mg | 48% | |
| Sodium | 1104 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 230.9 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.4 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 201.7 g | ||
| Protein | 28.8 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 313 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 2420 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
