From the volumes of Apicius, this splendid yet curious ancient dish from 1st century A.D. Roman brings together the tastes of honey, fruit, and nuts that can be served as a dessert after dinner.
Step: 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking dish.
Step: 2
Soak pine nuts in a bowl with white wine and 1/4 cup honey to infuse flavor, at least 30 minutes. Drain.
Step: 3
Mix Gorgonzola cheese and pine nuts together in a bowl. Spread dates open slightly; season the inside of each date with black pepper. Spoon Gorgonzola mixture into each date. Season the outside of each date with salt.
Step: 4
Arrange stuffed dates in a baking dish. Cover with 1 cup honey.
Step: 5
Bake in the preheated oven until warmed, about 10 minutes. Transfer cooked dates to a serving platter. Garnish with almonds.
Per Serving: 225 calories; protein 4.4g; carbohydrates 37.7g; fat 7.6g; cholesterol 5.6mg; sodium 54.7mg.
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