I'm mad for cheesecake. Mad. I catered cheesecakes for several years back in my twenties. It was merely a ruse to sample a lot of cheesecakes.
But cheesecake fiends need to consider their physical health as much as their mental health, which is why I am thrilled to share my modern take on the perfect cheesecake dessert: goat-cheese stuffed dates. Two ingredients. No added sugar. 1 minute of prep. Bliss.
You have no excuse not to make these at once. Here's what you need:
*1 handful soft Medjool dates
*1 log mild, creamy goat cheese
Check and check.
Once home, remove three or four dates from the bag or package. Gently push out the pit (if not pitted) and open the date like a book. Now, open the goat cheese and spoon a heaping mound of goat cheese (a tablespoon-ish, depending on the size of the date and/or your love of goat cheese)
into the open date. To finish, press the date closed, allowing the goat cheese to peak through.
Now, I know my friend Chrissy, and other vegan friends, are reading this and thinking, "Hey, vegans like cheesecake, too!" I feel your pain.. And so they shall have their cheesecake and eat it too: stuff the dates with non-dairy cream cheese (e.g., Tofutti Better than Cream Cheese).
Admire your work, then eat. Resist the buckling of your knees. Repeat. Did I mention these are good for you, too? Repeat again.
10 comments:
I don't know the first thing about goat cheese, but I'd really like to. Where do I get it, what do I look for...brand, etc.? I'm just clueless about it. Please fill me in.
MMmmm, you could also stick an almond in there with the goat cheese and then wrap it in prosciutto or serrano and warm them for a slight twist on that appetizer :)
Shannon, we are on the same page!
TJ--I promise you, you can find goat cheese at your local supermarket! It probably isn't with the cheddar and shredded cheese section. There is a fancy cheese section , typically near the deli. Look for small logs of it (usually 3-4 ozs) You will love it!
Woot! I got a shout-out on your blog! Day = Made. Thanks for this recipe - I've never had fresh figs (unless Fig Newtons count, and I'm guessing they don't) so this will be a fun experiment!
hope it's love at first bite :) not sure if it was a typo--but it's dates :) mmm, fresh figs are so yummy, too (but alas, now out of season--did you know fig trees are in abundance around Nac? Let it be known that you want some, and I guarantee you will find a neighbor, friend of a neighbor who wants to get rid of them. won;t be until next summer, though--boohoo!)
Yes, typo. I meant dates! I've only had them in Larabars, which still doesn't quite count!
I was served these at a baby shower last fall, only the hostess also toasted them lightly—enough to get the goat cheese a little melty. I fell so in love with them, I skipped the cake and helped myself to about half a dozen more goat cheese stuffed dates instead.
Oh wow...those look awesome! I might have that tonight for dessert! :)
I just made some last night for dessert. They were really good, and I'll definitely make them again! Thanks so much for passing along the recipe. :)
I have to be honest: I was VERY skeptical. I mean, goat cheese and dates = cheesecake? But wow!! So good!! We eat a paleo style diet and this is the perfect type of dessert!! Thank you!
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