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Date and Hazelnut Roasted Feta Cheese Recipe

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4.2 from 9 reviews

  • Author: Eve
  • Total Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Date and Hazelnut Roasted Feta Cheese recipe combines creamy, tangy feta with sweet Medjool dates and crunchy hazelnuts, all roasted to perfection with honey and olive oil for a deliciously warm and flavorful appetizer. Served with baguette slices, it’s perfect for entertaining or a cozy snack.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 8 oz feta block (not feta crumbles)
  • 1 cup Natural Delights Medjool Dates, chopped
  • 1/2 cup hazelnuts, chopped
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • Fresh rosemary, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Baguette slices, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for roasting the feta and toppings evenly.
  2. Prepare feta: Place the whole block of feta cheese in the center of a small baking dish, creating a base for the topping.
  3. Mix topping: In a small bowl, combine the chopped dates and hazelnuts. Drizzle this mixture with extra virgin olive oil, honey, and optional chopped fresh rosemary, mixing to coat all pieces evenly.
  4. Assemble: Sprinkle the date and hazelnut mixture on top of and around the feta block in the baking dish, ensuring even coverage.
  5. Season and oil: Drizzle additional olive oil over the entire dish, then season with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
  6. Roast: Place the baking dish in the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes. Watch closely during the last five minutes to achieve a soft, creamy texture in the feta and nicely toasted, plump, browned nuts and dates without burning.
  7. Garnish and serve: Remove from oven and garnish with fresh rosemary and more chopped dates if desired. Serve warm with baguette slices for dipping.

Notes

  • Keep a close watch during roasting to avoid burning the nuts and dates.
  • Use a block of feta for best texture; feta crumbles will not work the same.
  • Optional rosemary adds a lovely herbal note but can be omitted if unavailable.
  • Serve immediately for warm, gooey cheese and crunchy toppings experience.
  • This recipe is great as an appetizer or alongside a charcuterie board.

Find it online: https://everecipes.com/date-and-hazelnut-roasted-feta-cheese-recipe/