Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese & Dark Chocolate

Name: Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese & Dark Chocolate
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1-2 ounces goat cheese; 1-2 squares 72% dark chocolate, chopped into pieces (this is optional); 1 (12 ounce) package bacon; 20-24 pitted dates; 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup; Cayenne pepper

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:45min

Sweet and savory bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with tangy goat cheese and a piece of rich dark chocolate. These little bites are such a fun, delicious appetizer and are guaranteed to impress guests!

Updated at: Fri, 06 Feb 2026 04:37:26 GMT