Almond-stuffed dates wrapped in bacon

Ingredients:

• 225g large Medjool dates (carefully pitted)
• 1/2 cup Marcona almonds (can be substituted with blanched almonds)
• 225 g Valdeon cheese (can be replaced with Maytag or Stilton cheese)
• 225g sliced ​​bacon (cut each slice in half, about 10cm long)
• 6 tbsp. canola oil
• Additional equipment: bamboo skewers 15 cm long.

Preparation:

1. In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat canola oil to 245°C.
   
   Cut each date in half, place 1 almond kernel and 1/2 teaspoon of Valdeón cheese inside, and carefully fold the date.
   
   Place a strip of bacon on a cutting board, place a stuffed date on the bottom, and wrap it in the bacon. The bacon should wrap tightly around the date when you roll it. Thread 3 dates onto each skewer.
2. Carefully lower the skewers into the oil one at a time and fry until golden brown, about a minute. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and let cool for a few minutes before serving.