From the volumes of Apicius, this splendid yet curious ancient dish from 1st century A.D. Roman brings together the tastes of honey, fruit, and nuts that can be served as a dessert after dinner.
Provided by Colleen
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Fruit
Time 1h
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking dish.
- Soak pine nuts in a bowl with white wine and 1/4 cup honey to infuse flavor, at least 30 minutes. Drain.
- Mix Gorgonzola cheese and pine nuts together in a bowl. Spread dates open slightly; season the inside of each date with black pepper. Spoon Gorgonzola mixture into each date. Season the outside of each date with salt.
- Arrange stuffed dates in a baking dish. Cover with 1 cup honey.
- Bake in the preheated oven until warmed, about 10 minutes. Transfer cooked dates to a serving platter. Garnish with almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.3 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 5.6 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 54.7 mg, Sugar 33.9 g
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