Crispy Bacon Wrapped Dates with Lemon-Basil Crema – a delicious recipe with sour cream, mascarpone, lemon zest, lemon juice, fresh basil, kosher salt. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
For the crema: Whisk together the sour cream, mascarpone, lemon zest, lemon juice, basil and salt.
2
Cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors marry.
3
For the dates: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
4
Make a small lengthwise slit down the center of each date.
5
Remove the pits and open the dates slightly; make sure they stay intact.
6
Stuff each date with 1 teaspoon of the sausage.
7
Close the dates up and around the sausagethey won't close completelyleaving some of the sausage exposed.
8
Wrap each date in a piece of bacon and place on a baking sheet.
9
Bake for 8 minutes.
10
Flip the dates, and bake until the bacon is crisp, another 8 to 10 minutes.
11
Serve warm, with the crema on the side.
263
kcal
Calories
20
g
Fat
2
g
Carbs
17
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons sour cream, room temperature, 1 tablespoon mascarpone, room temperature, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and more.
Yes, Crispy Bacon Wrapped Dates with Lemon-Basil Crema falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.
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