Black-Sugar-Glazed Medjool Dates With Pecorino and Walnuts Recipe

Name: Black-Sugar-Glazed Medjool Dates With Pecorino and Walnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons black sugar (dark muscovado); 1 teaspoon molasses; 1/4 teaspoon cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon fennel seed, toasted until fragrant and lightly crushed; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Pinch of sea salt; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar; 6 medjool dates, cut lengthwise in half and pitted; 4 ounces aged pecorino, shaved with a vegetable peeler; 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped; Walnut oil, for sprinkling; Lightly cracked black pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons black sugar (dark muscovado)
1 teaspoon molasses
1/4 teaspoon cocoa powder
1 teaspoon fennel seed, toasted until fragrant and lightly crushed
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Pinch of sea salt
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
6 medjool dates, cut lengthwise in half and pitted
4 ounces aged pecorino, shaved with a vegetable peeler
1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
Walnut oil, for sprinkling
Lightly cracked black pepper

1
Arrange an oven rack in the top third of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees.
2
To prepare the glaze, combine 3 tablespoons water, the sugar, molasses, cocoa, fennel seed, two to three grinds of pepper and salt in a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan.
3
Bring to a simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally.
4
Add the vinegar and simmer until just thickened, about 5 minutes.
5
Reserve until ready to use, or refrigerate for up to 2 days.
6
Bring to room temperature before serving.
7
Place the date halves, cut side up, on a small baking sheet or casserole dish.
8
Lay 6 slices of pecorino on top of each.
9
Sprinkle the walnuts, a few drops of walnut oil and a few cracks of pepper over each date.
10
Bake until the cheese has just started to melt, 5 to 7 minutes.
11
Remove from the oven and transfer the dates to a serving platter.
12
Drizzle with the black-sugar glaze and serve immediately.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons black sugar (dark muscovado), 1 teaspoon molasses, 1/4 teaspoon cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon fennel seed, toasted until fragrant and lightly crushed, and more.

Yes, Black-Sugar-Glazed Medjool Dates With Pecorino and Walnuts falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Black-Sugar-Glazed Medjool Dates With Pecorino and Walnuts

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