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Home Chorizo-dadel hapjes met manchego en honing

Tapas Appetizers Spanish Quick Festive No oven

Tapas prove that small size and big flavour go perfectly together. These chorizo-date bites are quick to make, look great on the table and will be the first to disappear. Combine them with other small plates from tapas dishes for a true spread on the table. Sharing more means enjoying more.

Recipe

Chorizo-date bites with manchego and honey

These tapas bites combine the smoky kick of chorizo with the gentle sweetness of dates and the nutty bite of manchego. Perfect for a cosy evening with friends.

Course	Appetizer
Kitchen	Spanish
Servings	4 servings

Preparation time

Preparation time	15 min
Total	21 min

Equipment

Frying pan
Cutting board
Sharp knife
Toothpicks or cocktail sticks
Paper towels
Tapas plates

Ingredients

150 g chorizo (dry, not too thick)
12 Medjool dates
150 g manchego
3 tbsp liquid honey
40 g walnuts
Fresh thyme for garnish (optional)

How to make chorizo-date bites with manchego and honey?

Cut the chorizo into thin slices of about 3-4 mm and briefly fry them in a dry frying pan over medium heat until the edges are slightly crispy. This takes about 2-3 minutes per side. Place them on paper towels and let them cool briefly.
Cut the dates lengthwise, remove the pit and cut each date into 3 equal pieces.
Cut the manchego into small cubes or triangles of about 1 cm so they easily fit on a toothpick.
Dry-roast the walnuts in a pan over low heat for 3 minutes, shaking regularly. Let them cool and roughly chop.
Skewer a piece of manchego, a piece of date and a slice of chorizo on a toothpick or cocktail stick for each bite.
Arrange the bites on the tapas plates and drizzle a little honey over them. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts and optionally garnish with a few sprigs of fresh thyme.
Serve immediately or cover with cling film and chill the plates in the fridge for up to 2 hours until needed. Add the honey just before serving.

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Good tapas are all about balance: something savoury, something sweet and a bit of texture. The combination of chorizo and manchego is a classic, and the date plus honey adds that extra layer that keeps people coming back to the table. Serve with a glass of dry white wine or a light beer and your evening is complete.

Want to vary it? Swap the manchego for a creamy blue cheese for a bolder flavour, or use figs instead of dates when they're in season. On pretty ceramic tapas plates every variation looks like a picture. That’s how you turn an ordinary weeknight into a moment to savour.

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