This traditional Neapolitan treat is an Italian Easter tart with orange taste. Pastiera di pasqua, sometimes known as “Neapolitan grain pie,” is a dish prepared with ricotta cheese and cooked wheat grains.
| Prep Time: | 20 mins |
| Cook Time: | 25 mins |
| Total Time: | 45 mins |
| Servings: | 20 |
| Yield: | 20 servings |
Ingredients
- 20 pitted dates
- ¼ cup goat cheese
- 20 pecan halves
- 10 slices bacon, cut in half
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Slice open the dates, and stuff each with about 1/2 teaspoon goat cheese. Top each date with a pecan, using the goat cheese to hold the pecans in place. Wrap each date with 1/2 slice bacon.
- Arrange the wrapped dates on a baking sheet. Bake 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bacon is crisp and evenly brown.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, mix the balsamic vinegar and sugar until thickened. Pour over the dates to serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 66 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 8 g |
| Cholesterol | 5 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Sodium | 94 mg |
| Sugars | 7 g |
| Fat | 3 g |
| Unsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Reviews
Used cream cheese.
While not the most photogenic food I promise you they will all get eaten! You want to impress people at your next party? These are your answer. Made as written. The bacon took a little longer for me. Be careful broiling that you don’t burn the pecans
I made these in the air fryer and they turned out even better than the oven! So very easy and very sweet.
These were very good! The bacon didn’t crisp up the way I would like even after keeping in the oven longer. I would try partially cooking the bacon in a frying pan, and when cool, then wrap around the date and just keep an eye on it in the oven. The goat cheese I used was the honey type. I also skipped the sauce.
I made this recipe mixing goat and cream cheese, adding Tapatio, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Requires about 10 minutes longer than recipe states and I turned them over midway through. They were an absolute hit at the Super Bowl party we attended. The balsamic glaze is a nice touch, though it wasn’t as thick as I expected, more on the runny side. It’s a great recipe and I liked the tweets I made.
I made these for my Bunco group and they loved them, I didn’t have any left overs! I didn’t use the pecan, but I’m sure that the recipe would be great with that addition. I lined my cookie sheet with parchment paper, that make clean up much easier. I will definitely be making these again.
These were delicious and pretty easy to make, however chances are you’re making them for a party or a get together, which is generally time sensitive. The temperature & time for baking is so far off, it screwed up my plans. The first time I tried baking as instructed, and as someone previously reported it probably took 40 to 45 minutes for the bacon to get crispy. The second time I did them for about 20 minutes and then stuck them under the broiler on low and flip them so it was five minutes on each side on a low broiler. The next time I make these I am just going to do the low broil or from the start and keep an eye on them
Very tasty! Made exactly as written and they’re perfect.
Beware, these are addictive and I will definitely make them again. I followed the recipe as written, using small Deglet Noor dates and 1/3 slice of bacon for each wrap. I assembled triple the recipe 24-hours prior to serving and made the sauce as they baked. The simple sauce adds a sophisticated, gourmet touch.
These are amazing! Definitely going to make them again!
yum!
Always a hit. Have made with goat cheese, gorganzola or blue cheese – all are good. Have made with and without the pecan. Good both ways though I prefer with the nut. It provides a bit of texture in an otherwise soft bite. Mine take at least 40 minutes to crisp up the bacon thus the 4 stars. I poke them with a toothpick after they come out of the oven but it isn’t necessary, just neater for finger food. Part of my go-to rotation.
Used feta rather than goat cheese and it’s a favorite!
I modified this recipe a bit -but it’s become the appetizer I make when I want to “wow” people. I’m not a big fan of goat cheese, so I mix a good gorgonzola with cream cheese, and add chopped pecans to that mix. It makes assembly go a bit faster. I use toothpicks to hold each together and make serving easier. This is such a hit every time and I always have an empty dish. Do NOT skip the balsamic reduction.
These were wonderful! I used cream cheese instead of goat cheese though and skipped the pecans. Blue cheese would be a great mix as well. Enjoy!
These are delicious! Super easy to assemble and great finger food for parties. I used thick cut bacon so I cut the slices in thirds and it was perfect. Definitely make as directed to get desired result. Don’t skip balsamic reduction or bacon. These are both big elements of the recipe and these flavors blend in an amazing way. Leave one out and you’ll get something completely different. I recommend moving dates to a paper towel after cooking to blot briefly before plating and drizzling with balsamic.
These were AMAZING! I used turkey bacon and skipping the balsamic glaze completely and they were a huge hit at my Oscar party. They were best right out of the oven when the goat cheese was creamy. My guests loved them and not one was left. Will make this again FOR SURE!
Good. They were sweet. I’ll have to get some saltier bacon. I didn’t use the balsamic vinegar and sugar. I just couldn’t imagine adding anymore sweetness to the mix. Would definitely make again! Thanks. Broiled 3 minutes each side.
This was a huge hit at thanksgiving. Made exactly as recipe states and they were wonderful.
Goat Cheese just doesn’t create a pleasant taste in my mouth.
These were great! I did not use bacon either. Yes if you don’t like goat cheese, then don’t make this recipe. I have never had goat cheese before and it is very smooth and creamy. I also have never had dates. I can’t believe how good these were, everyone raved about them and asked for the recipe. I will make these for a Christmas appetizer.Very easy! yumyumyum