Mozzarella

Mozzarella con Datteri (Mozzarella with Dates)

A simple yet elegant Italian antipasto that pairs creamy mozzarella with sweet dates, wrapped in savory prosciutto for a perfect sweet-savory balance.

Prep

15 min

Total

15 min

Serves

4

Difficulty

Easy

Recipe ingredients

• •200 g (7 oz) fresh mozzarella (bocconcini or ciliegine), small balls; if using larger mozzarella, cut into small cubes
• •12 whole Medjool dates, pitted (or remove pits yourself)
• •100 g (3½ oz) prosciutto, thinly sliced, cut into half-length strips
• •8 leaves fresh basil leaves
• •30 ml (1 tbsp) balsamic glaze, store-bought or reduced balsamic vinegar

Steps

1. 1 Using a small knife, cut a lengthwise slit in each date and gently remove the pit, creating a pocket.
2. 2 Stuff each date with a small mozzarella ball (or a cube of mozzarella if using larger pieces).
3. 3 Wrap each stuffed date with a half-strip of prosciutto, overlapping the edges to enclose the date completely.
4. 4 Arrange the wrapped dates on a serving platter, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and drizzle with balsamic glaze. Serve at room temperature.