Spiced Dates With Mascarpone Cheese Recipe

Name: Spiced Dates With Mascarpone Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bottle light-bodied red wine, like beaujolais; 8 medjool dates; 16 whole almonds, skin on,lightly toasted; 1/4 cup honey; 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorn; 1 tablespoon clove; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest, dry or fresh; 4 whole allspice berries; 2 two inch cinnamon sticks; 1 dried bay leaf; 1/4 lb mascarpone cheese, room temperature; sea salt, for serving

Servings: persons

1 bottle light-bodied red wine, like beaujolais
8 medjool dates
16 whole almonds, skin on,lightly toasted
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorn
1 tablespoon clove
1 tablespoon grated orange zest, dry or fresh
4 whole allspice berries
2 two inch cinnamon sticks
1 dried bay leaf
1/4 lb mascarpone cheese, room temperature
sea salt, for serving

1
In a medium saucepan, bring the wine to a simmer.
2
Add the dates and poach until the skins blister.
3
With a slotted spoon, lift out the dates and, while warm, remove and discard the skins.
4
Cut open the dates on one long side, remove the pits and place two almonds in the center of each date.
5
Fold closed.
6
To the wine, add the honey, peppercorns, cloves, orange zest, allspice, cinnamon sticks and bay leaf.
7
Continue simmering until the wine is reduced by half, about 20 minutes.
8
Strain wine into a clean saucepan.
9
Add the dates to the wine and heat gently, over a medium low heat, until warmed through, but not hot, then remove from heat.
10
To serve, place a dollop of mascarpone in the center of each of four plates.
11
Spoon two dates and a little wine sauce on each plate, sprinkle lightly with sea salt and serve.

2602

kcal

Calories

210

Fat

142

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 1 bottle light-bodied red wine, like beaujolais, 8 medjool dates, 16 whole almonds, skin on,lightly toasted, 1/4 cup honey, and more.

Yes, Spiced Dates With Mascarpone Cheese 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.

Spiced Dates With Mascarpone Cheese

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