STEP 1
Split dates and remove the pit. Don't slice all the way through!
STEP 2
Add a small piece of chocolate & a little goat cheese, then press the date closed
STEP 3
Repeat with all of your dates
STEP 4
Cut bacon strips in half and wrap around each date
STEP 5
Place seam-side down, brush with maple syrup & sprinkle cayenne pepper
STEP 6
Stick a toothpick into each date and bake
STEP 7
Flip dates every 10 minutes so that each side gets golden