Prosciutto-Wrapped, Cream Cheese-Stuffed Dates

Ingredients

1. 1/2 block neufctchel cheese
2. 1 jalapeno, seeds removed and diced
3. 1/2 tsp paprika
4. 24 dates
5. 2-oz prosciutto, cut or torn into small strips (should be just large enough to wrap around a stuffed date)
6. 24 toothpicks

Instructions

1. In food processor, pulse together cream cheese, jalapeno, and paprika until smooth and cream (it's okay to have a few small chunks of jalapeno)
2. Make small vertical slit in each date. Using a spoon or a ziplock bag with the corner cut out, fill each date with the cream cheese mixture.
3. Wrap stuffed date with a strip of prosciutto. Secure with a toothpick.
4. Serve immediately or store in fridge up to overnight until ready to serve.

Notes

Makes 24 bites (about 80 calories per bite depending on how full you stuff them)

By The Healthy Toast

bon appetit