Directions

1. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water for 20 seconds.
2. Sanitize all work surfaces.
3. Use a white cutting board for cheese and bacon prep.

Prepare the hot honey:

1. In a small pot over medium heat, bring honey, crushed chilies, cayenne, and thyme to a simmer.
2. Remove from heat and stir in apple cider vinegar.
3. Allow to cool and transfer to a squeeze bottle.

Prepare the dates:

1. If dates are not pitted, slice open and remove pits while keeping the date intact.
2. Stuff each date with Brie (rind down) and wrap with half a slice of bacon. Secure with a toothpick.

Bake for initial cooking:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Bake stuffed dates for 20 minutes.
3. Remove from oven and cool. Transfer to fridge until service.

For service:

1. Preheat oven and bake orders for 15 minutes.
2. Drizzle with hot honey during the last 5 minutes of baking.
3. Serve with additional honey drizzle or as a dipping sauce.
4. Discard any leftover baked dates after 2 hours at room temperature.