Medjool Date, Walnut + Sage 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. Pairs beautifully with Cabernet Sauvignon or Pinot Noir.

5 from 5 votes

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American, Mediterranean

Servings 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 place the cheese on an oven-safe dish and bake at 350 F (170 C) oven for 8 minutes
In a medium bowl, stir the dates, walnuts, sage, honey and balsamic vinegar until well combined
Carefully remove the cheese from the oven and transfer to a serving platter, then top with the date mixture.
Serve immediately with crackers or crostini.

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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