Caramelized, tender and melt-in-your-mouth to perfection, these skewers won’t last long at the appetizer table… The sweet-and-savory pairing of dates, mozzarella and pistachios will make you swoon, we guarantee it. Plus, the recipe is super easy and quick to make, no reason not to succumb!
The Ultimate Combo for a Gourmet Aperitif: Caramelized Date Skewers Stuffed with Melting Mozzarella!
If you thought you’d seen all the special appetizer skewers, think again! We’ve discovered a new, utterly irresistible flavor marriage. This indulgent and easy-to-make recipe combines the sweet notes of Medjool dates with the generosity of melting mozzarella, the crunch of pistachios, the freshness of basil, and a touch of fleur de sel to balance everything. After a quick cook to caramelize the dates and melt the cheese, it’s simply a true treat! Perfect for a convivial, original, and quick-to-prepare appetizer, this sweet-and-savoury skewers recipe will win over all your guests.
It’s the perfect idea to (re)discover dates! This plump little fruit pairs wonderfully with cheese, proof you’ll find in our recipe of the day or in this goats’ cheese and date spread. We promise you won’t be able to resist; these skewers are simply addictive!
To make this recipe, follow the steps below :
MOZZARELLA DATES SKEWERS 🤤
Serves 6 skewers
Ingredients :
– 42 plump Medjool-type dates
– 3 balls of mozzarella (or 2 large bags of mozzarella pearls)
– Olive oil
– 60 g shelled pistachios
– 1 small bunch of fresh basil
– Fleur de sel (sea salt)
Preparation :
1. Slit the dates in half without cutting them completely and remove the pit.
2. Cut the mozzarella into sticks the size of the dates, then insert a piece into each date.
3. Skewer 7 mozzarella-stuffed dates per skewer, then season with a pinch of fleur de sel. Place them in the airfryer basket and drizzle with a generous stream of olive oil. Cook at 190°C for 8 minutes.
4. When the dates are nicely caramelized and the cheese melted, sprinkle with crushed pistachios and freshly chopped basil. Enjoy immediately!
