Bacon-Wrapped California Prunes Stuffed with Whipped Feta

Preheat oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Wrap bacon pieces around prunes and secure with toothpicks. Bake on sheet until bacon is slightly crispy and brown ~15-16 mins - ensuring to flip/turn at the halfway mark.

For the whipped feta: add cream cheese, feta, olive oil and 1 TBSP of water at a time to your food processor and run until smooth ~3 mins. I add the water in increments; just to adjust the thickness/texture and you may find you need to use less of it. Add honey, lemon zest, sea salt and pepper and process for another ~2 mins.

Open (unravel the bacon) and stuff each prune with the whipped feta before wrapping them up again. Don’t stuff them with whipped feta and then try to bake, it’s best enjoyed this fresh. Alternatively, you can serve the whipped feta as a dip and your guests can enjoy with fresh pita, crackers or use to dip the bacon-wrapped prunes. Garnish with fresh lemon thyme and you can serve over a bed of arugula for a pop of colour!