Stilton Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Pancetta

Steps to make

1. 1

   Preheat oven

   

   Preheat the oven to 400 °F and line a small and shallow roasting pan with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Slice dates

   2 min
   

   Slice each date in half lengthwise, but don’t cut all the way through. Remove and discard the pit.

4. 3

   Stuff dates

   3 min
   

   Stuff each date with a small piece of Stilton cheese and gently squeeze to close.

5. 4

   Wrap with pancetta

   3 min
   

   Using the back of a knife, stretch the pancetta and half each one widthwise. Wrap each date with half a pancetta rasher. Secure each date with a wooden skewer.

6. 5

   Bake

   17 min
   

   Place the stuffed and wrapped dates on the prepared roasting pan. Bake for 15-17 minutes until the pancetta is crisping.

7. 6

   Serve

   

   Serve hot, drizzled with 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze and garnished with arugula. Enjoy!