Instructions

Follow the steps and taste along the way.

1. Preheat the oven

   Preheat the oven to 190 °C, using conventional top and bottom heat. Line a small baking tray with parchment paper.

   

2. Toast the pumpkin seeds

   Toast the pumpkin seeds in a small dry pan over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Shake the pan regularly; once the seeds smell fragrant and begin to turn golden in places, transfer them to a plate.

   

3. Season the goat cheese

   In a bowl, mix the goat cheese with the lemon zest, lemon juice, and black pepper until smooth and spreadable.

   

4. Fill the dates

   Cut each date lengthwise so it can be opened, but keep it intact. Place approximately 6 g of the cheese mixture inside each date and arrange them on the prepared tray.

   

5. Bake briefly and finish

   Bake the dates for 8 minutes at 190 °C, until heated through and the cheese has softened, but before the dates start to collapse. Serve warm, topped with the toasted pumpkin seeds and chopped parsley.