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April 13, 2016
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Baked Cheese with Medjool Dates, Walnuts & Sage

Sweet and salty, gooey and crunchy- this easy Baked Cheese recipe is everything you ever wanted in an appetizer.

Medjool Dates and Walnuts with a bit of Sage

About the cheese…

I could eat Cowgirl Creamery’s Mt Tam Cheese daily.  

I can’t because I’d rather fit into my jeans, but there’s always yoga pants….

Seriously though, it’s basically like a little slice of heaven. It’s similar to brie because of it’s creamy softness, but extra buttery, and super cute!

This Baked Cheese recipe is next-level good.

Medjool Dates and Walnuts with a bit of Sage

Today, I topped mine with a date, walnut, and sage mixture that compliments the earthy flavors of the cheese. You can either bring the cheese to room temperature or pop it in the oven to speed things up a bit. It only takes about 10 minutes in a 350 degree oven!

Medjool Dates and Walnuts with a bit of Sage and crackers

I think this would be fabulous to bring to your neighbor’s house for a weekend get together. Or, perfect as an appetizer before serving your dinner guests. Any way you ‘slice’ it, this is sure to be a hit!

Organic cheese, MT TAM, Cowgirl Creamery

Here are the products I used for the Baked Cheese:

  • Cowgirl Creamery Mt. Tam
  • California medjool dates 
  • California walnuts
  • fresh sage
  • California honey 
  • balsamic vinegar

This only takes a few minutes to whip up. You combine all the ingredients and top your baked cheese with the mixture and immediately enjoy!

It doesn’t get much more simple than that…

Medjool Dates and Walnuts with a bit of Sage, top this obey gooey baked brie with a slice missing out of cheese wheel

Especially when the results are so darn good…

Close up of Medjool Dates and Walnuts with a bit of Sage

Here are two more appetizer recipes with brie you’ll love:

Cedar Planked Brie with Prune Rosemary Sauce

Ready to grill some cheese? This Cedar Planked Brie with Prune Rosemary Sauce is an incredible appetizer or happy hour snack. Try it with a glass of red wine. Cheers!

Cedar Planked Brie with Prune Rosemary Sauce
happy hour food grape compote over brie with white wine

California Grape, Walnut + Sage Compote over Brie

This simple Grape, Walnut + Sage Compote over Brie is fabulous happy hour food that’s great anytime. Pair it with California Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc or sparkling wine and toast points or crostini for an appetizer that feels more like a celebration.

Walnut Recipe Round Up Baked Cheese

Medjool Date, Walnut + Sage Baked Cheese

Susan, CA Grown Mom
Sweet and salty, gooey and crunchy- this easy Baked Cheese recipe is everything you ever wanted in an appetizer.
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 8 people
Calories 293 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 7-8 ounce cheese rounds OR 1 large Brie round (We used Cowgirl Creamery Mt. Tam)
  • 1/2 cup California medjool dates about 6, chopped
  • 1/2 cup California walnuts chopped & toasted
  • 10 leaves fresh sage sliced thin
  • 1 TBSP honey add more if needed
  • 1 TBSP balsamic vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Bring the cheese to room temp OR bake in a 350 F (170 C) degree oven for 10 minutes
  • Combine the dates, walnuts, sage, honey and balsamic vinegar until well combined
  • Place the cheese on a serving platter and top with the date mixture.
  • Serve immediately

Notes

Inspired by a recipe from Fine Cooking Magazine.

Nutrition

Calories: 293kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 12gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 512mgPotassium: 178mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 354IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 114mgIron: 1mg
Keyword appetizers, baked cheese, brie cheese, cheese, Cowgirl Creamery, medjool dates, walnuts
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