Dates Stuffed with Chorizo and Goat Cheese Wrapped in Ham

Name: Dates Stuffed with Chorizo and Goat Cheese Wrapped in Ham (Dátiles Rellenos de Chorizo y Queso de Cabra y Envueltos en Jamón)
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1½ tablespoons chopped cured chorizo; 2 teaspoons creamy goat cheese; ½ teaspoon honey; 8 Medjool dates, sliced lengthwise and pitted; 4 slices jamón serrano, halved lengthwise

Dátiles Rellenos de Chorizo y Queso de Cabra y Envueltos en Jamón

Preparation info

Yield:
8
stuffed dates

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Tapas Espana

By Catherine Alioto

Published 2026

About

Dates are more common in southern Spain, such as Andalusia. This classic tapa is the perfect combination of salty and sweet. Blue cheese makes an excellent substitute for the goat cheese, if desired.

Ingredients

1½ tablespoons chopped cured chorizo
2 teaspoons creamy goat cheese
½

Europe
Spain
Andalusia
Starter
Snack
Gluten-free

Method

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a small bowl, mix together the chorizo, goat cheese, and honey. Using a small spoon, fill the cavity of each date and wrap with a strip of jamón. Place the dates on the prepared baking sheet and