Blue Cheese and Date Croquettes

It’s a pleasure to go around the La Boqueria market in Barcelona tasting and comparing the croquetas served at the various lunch counters. While the spinach, pine nut, and raisin croquettes at Quim de la Boqueria are sublime, my prize goes to Bar Pinotxo for its crisp Roquefort and date fritters. Their combination of sweetness and pungency is fabulous. This is my adaptation of the dish.