Step 1

Preheat oven to 375ºF.Use a small sharp knife (such as a pairing knife) to slice open the dates lengthwise (do not slice all of the way through). Break open date and fill each one with 1 to 2 teaspoons of goat cheese.Arrange dates in a 9x9-inch baking pan, round cake pan, or small baking sheet.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine walnuts, rosemary, orange zest and juice, ground cinnamon, sea salt, and olive oil; mix well.

Step 3

Spoon walnut mixture over stuffed dates, and transfer pan to the oven. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before transferring to a serving platter and drizzling with hot honey. Serve warm.