Devils on Horseback

Prunes wrapped in streaky bacon, or dates stuffed with creamy goat’s cheese, sizzle into salty‑sweet bites that earned their fiery title from being served piping hot.

30 mins | Yields 32, Serves 8 – 12 as an appetiser

Ingredients

• 8 rashers British Smoked Streaky Bacon
• 16 pitted prunes
• 16 pitted dates
• 150g soft goat’s cheese
• Toothpicks

Method

1. Prepare the bacon: Cut each rasher of streaky bacon in half width wise, then slice each half lengthwise to make 4 strips, totalling 32 bacon strips
2. Prep the prunes: Wrap each prune snugly in a strip of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
3. Stuff the dates: Fill each date with a teaspoon of goat’s cheese. Wrap in bacon and secure.
4. Bake: Arrange on a lined tray and roast at 200°C for 15–20 minutes, turning once, until the bacon is crisp and golden.
5. Serve: Plate up hot, and sprinkle with thyme sprigs or a drizzle of honey.