South african date squares recipe
South African Date Squares recipe
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Recipe intro
This South African date squares recipe is a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of dates and buttery pastry. With a crumbly and sweet texture, these squares are perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee. The recipe calls for simple ingredients like flour, sugar, butter, and of course, dates. The result is a delicious dessert that is both comforting and indulgent.Keywords: South African, date squares, recipe, dates, pastry.
south african date squares recipe details
Ingredients
300 g | rich tea biscuits, crushed |
500 g | dates, pitted and chopped |
1 medium | egg |
1 tsp | vanilla extract |
200 g | margarine |
150 g | caster sugar |
desiccated coconut |
Instructions
In a saucepan, combine the margarine and the sugar. Cook over low heat until smooth. Set aside and allow to cool completely.Beat in the egg, then stir in the dates, vanilla and crushed biscuits. Mix well. Pour the mixture into a greased dish and garnish with coconut.
Allow to steep for 10 minutes in the refrigerator. Cut into squares and serve.
Preparation time:
ca. 10 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a
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