Dates filled with truffle cheese and maple syrup

Method:

1. Slice the cheese into thin strips.
2. Using a knife, slice each date lengthways and remove the pit.
3. Fill each date with a strip of cheese.
4. Toast the almond flakes in a dry frying pan until they are light brown.
5. Arrange the dates on an attractive plate.
6. Sprinkle the almond flakes over the dates.
7. Drizzle the dates with maple syrup.