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Mexican Chocolate Prosciutto Dates [GF]

February 14, 2019 by 918 Plate 4 Comments

Mexican chocolate prosciutto dates…what could be better than this savory and sweet combo?

an overhead shot of a group of mexican chocolate prosciutto wrapped dates on a white round plate

I think my life was changed the first time I ate a bacon-wrapped date. I love sweet and salty combos, and that is exactly what it accomplished for me. Since then, we’ve been using fancy bacon (prosciutto) stuffing them with all sorts of things – chorizo, cheese, and now, chocolate.

a group of mexican chocolate prosciutto wrapped dates on a rectangular plate, one with a bite out of it revealing the chocolate inside

I loved the idea of something a little sweet inside the date, but then went out on a limb with the chili-chocolate idea! I even made just ONE in my first round to test out that all the flavors would go together. Luckily, they worked beautifully together, and the Mexican chocolate prosciutto date was born!

a group of mexican chocolate prosciutto wrapped dates stacked into a pyramid on a rectangular plate, one with a bite out of it revealing the chocolate inside

Yeah, sorry there’s not really anything local about this recipe, except that I made it up in my own head while sitting at my kitchen table! But I did briefly scan my favorite book, The Flavor Bible (affiliate link) before I even entertained the idea of them working out. If you’re a home cook that likes experimenting with flavors, I highly recommend it. It’s a nice jumping point for inspiration!

xxHillary

a group of mexican chocolate prosciutto wrapped dates on a rectangular plate

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Mexican Chocolate Prosciutto Dates

Mexican chocolate prosciutto dates…what could be better than this savory and sweet combo?
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Keyword chocolate, dates, prosciutto
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 18 dates

Ingredients

  • 1/2 t. cinnamon ground
  • 1/8 t. cayenne ground
  • 1/8 t. ginger ground
  • 1/4 C. semisweet chocolate chips
  • 18 medjool dates
  • 1 package of prosciutto

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Combine spices and chocolate chips in a small bowl.
  3. Slicing down one side, pot dates, leaving a pocket.
  4. Fill each date cavity with 3 to 4 coated chocolate chips. Close and squeeze lightly to seal.
  5. Slicing prosciutto slices into thirds lengthwise, wrap one strip around each date.
  6. Bake on parchment or silicone mat for 12-15 minutes, or until prosciutto has cooked and dried.
  7. Let cool and serve warm or cold.
  8. #enJOY!

Recipe Notes

Naturally gluten-free

Mexican chocolate prosciutto dates...what could be better than this savory and sweet combo? | 918 Plate | #glutenfree |#partyfood | #appetizer | #snack

Filed Under: Gluten Free, Sides, Snacks Tagged With: bacon, chocolate, dates, prosciutto

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Comments

  1. Katie @Dishin & Dishes says

    February 15, 2019 at 11:59 am

    What a great idea using the Mexican chocolate! Yum!

    Reply
    • 918 Plate says

      February 18, 2019 at 7:00 pm

      Thanks! Hope you make some!

      Reply
  2. Marie at the Lazy W says

    February 18, 2019 at 1:08 pm

    Dates are relatively new to me, but I can’t eat enough of them. I also love sweet-salty combinations, I’ll definitely try this!! Thank you!

    Reply
    • 918 Plate says

      February 18, 2019 at 6:59 pm

      I just newly started liking dates, too!

      Reply

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