Lick My Spoon | Walnut Date Cups Recipe

Lick My Spoon | Walnut Date Cups Recipe

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Recipe for Walnut Date Cups with Blue Cheese and Candied Bacon. These fancy little walnut date cups are the perfect savory-sweet treat for a special holiday brunch or cocktail party.

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Ingredients

  • 3 slices bacon, about 1/4-inch thick (or more, for fun)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup walnuts, toasted
  • 12 ounces Medjool dates, pitted
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 4 (18”x12”) sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed and brought to room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup blue cheese, crumbled (Recommended: Point Reyes original blue)
  • 24-count mini muffin pan
  • 2 baking sheets
  • Microplane or grater
  • Parchment paper

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