These 3-ingredient prunes are the perfect appetizer! They’re easy to make, and are bursting full of flavor. You’ll keep making them again and again!
You have to try these pancetta-wrapped prunes stuffed with Gorgonzola!
They may be little, but don’t let their size fool you – they pack a TON of flavor into each bite.
The salty pancetta pairs perfectly with the sweet prunes, and the Gorgonzola adds a nice little bite.
Why you should make these stuffed prunes:
- Only 3 ingredients! In terms of ingredients, it’s as simple as it gets. Prunes, gorgonzola, and pancetta.
- They’re super easy to make. No muss, no fuss, and not complicated at all.
- They’re so tasty. They’re like a little flavor bomb in your mouth – packed with bold flavors of the prunes and pancetta. The sweet and salty combination is a perfect one.
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🧀 Ingredients list
- Prunes – sweet and tangy, they add the perfect hint of sugary flavor to this appetizer
- Gorgonzola cheese – the Italian cheese adds a nutty and milky aroma
- Pancetta – Pancetta is similar to bacon, yet it is not smoked like bacon is; it is cured instead.
📋 How to make stuffed prunes – step by step
Make a slit in each prune with a knife. Stuff each prune with the Gorgonzola. (photos 1 & 2)
Wrap with a strip of pancetta (photo 3) and secure with a toothpick (photo 4)
Bake the prunes until pancetta is slightly crispy, flipping halfway through (photo 5)
Top with fresh thyme if desired. Serve warm
❓FAQ
A prune is quite simply a dried plum. Using the word “prune” for fresh plums is not used anymore except when referencing varieties of plums grown for drying.
Prunes are packed with important vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibre to boost your overall immune system? Not to mention, a single serving of prunes (4-5 or 40g) has 3 grams of soluble and insoluble fibre, which collectively promotes healthy gut bacteria.
Gorgonzola is a type of blue-veined cheese, and it is generally milder in flavor than other varieties of blue cheese.
💭 Make-ahead and storage tips
- This appetizer can be prepared ahead and not baked. Simply stuff the prunes with gorgonzola, wrap with pancetta and place in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 days. When ready to serve, pop in the oven!
- Once baked, these stuffed prunes can be stored in the fridge and reheated in the microwave orin a pan on the stove with some oil.
💡 Top tips
- The best Gorgonzola to use is a firm one, as it won’t ooze out as easily as soft gorgonzola when baked.
- The pancetta strips used in this recipe were about 8 inches long, which can wrap around the prunes a few times.
- The pancetta can be substituted with bacon, and you can make bacon-wrapped prunes instead!
🍅 More Italian appetizer recipes
- Classic Tomato Bruschetta
- Focaccia with olives and onions
- Roasted Tomato Crostini with Burrata and Basil
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Recipe
Stuffed Prunes – Wrapped In Pancetta and Filled With Gorgonzola!
These 3-ingredient prunes are the perfect appetizer! They're easy to make, and are bursting full of flavor. You'll keep making them again and again!
Ingredients
- 20 (180g) prunes
- 1/2 cup (90g) Gorgonzola cheese
- 20 strips pancetta
- Fresh thyme (for garnish) optional
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F Make a slit in each prune with a knife. Stuff each prune with just a little less than 1tsp of Gorgonzola.
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Wrap with a strip of pancetta and secure with a toothpick.
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Place prunes on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for about 15 mins, or until pancetta is slightly crispy, flipping halfway through.
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Top with fresh thyme if desired. Serve warm.
Recipe Notes
- The best Gorgonzola to use is a firm one, as it won’t ooze out as easily as soft gorgonzola when baked.
- The pancetta strips used in this recipe were about 8 inches long, which can wrap around the prunes a few times.
- The pancetta can be substituted with bacon, and you can make bacon-wrapped prunes instead!
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