I have a delicious bouchée for you this Holiday season and a fantastic little giveaway with Van Houtte, so let’s add a little coffee this holiday season and add it to our recipes.  This dates stuffed with cheese is oooey gooey awesomeness that will be a hit this season and you know, for when we can actually entertain and have friends and family over. The Espresso Superiore contrasts ever so nicely with the salty cheese and sweetness from dates. I think you’re going to like it..

Recipe:
18 pitted Medjool dates or other
3 oz. firm cheese such as Parmesan, Manchego or Pecorino
6 slices of bacon, cut in thirds
1 cup brewed Van Houtte Superiore Espresso Recyclable K-Cups Pods

Directions:
Preheat oven at 450F
Soak dates in coffee for 30 minutes
In the meantime, cut the cheese in small sticks 1/4′ thick and 1″ long
Stuff dates with cheese sticks and wrap the bacon around the dates, skewer each with a toothpick.
Place dates on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
Bake for 10-15 minutes
Place dates on paper towel and serve hot.

I’d love for you to try this recipe too, it is delicious as it’s a great little nibble, it’s the perfect fancy bouchée to serve! Now if only we could have company over?
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Disclosure: This post was written in collaboration with Van Houtte. All opinions are always my own and never influenced.