In the realm of delectable desserts, few treats can rival the classic combination of sweet dates and creamy filling encased in a flaky crust. The "dates and cream pie" stands as a culinary masterpiece, tantalizing taste buds with its symphony of flavors and textures. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, embarking on a journey to craft the perfect dates and cream pie can be an exciting adventure. With careful selection of ingredients, meticulous attention to detail, and a touch of culinary creativity, you can create a dessert that will leave your loved ones in awe. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to embark on a delightful culinary journey as we delve into the art of crafting the ultimate dates and cream pie.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
DATE SOUR CREAM PIE
A wonderful blend of dates, sour cream and meringue!
Provided by EARTHYMOM
Categories Desserts Pies Custard and Cream Pie Recipes Meringue Pie Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- To Make Filling: Combine sour cream, 3/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, yolks and cinnamon in a heavy saucepan; cook until thick, stirring continously. Stir in dates, then remove from heat and let stand for 15 minutes, or until dates are softened. Add vanilla and walnuts to mixture; pour into pie shell.
- To Make Meringue: In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add remaining sugar, continuing to beat until whites form stiff peaks. Spread meringue over pie, covering completely. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until meringue is lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.9 calories, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 95.8 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 149.4 mg, Sugar 40.8 g
ANGELLE'S DATES AND CREAM PIE
Steps:
- Crust Preparation: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Process graham crackers in food processor until fine crumbs. Put in bowl and mix in chopped pecans, butter and salt. Pat into 9-inch pie pan. Pre-bake crust on bottom third rack of oven for 12 minutes
- Date layer preparation: Coarsely chop dates, then saute dates in butter for several minutes until caramelized; sprinkle with salt. In food processor, pulse pineapple and 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- Add dates and process again until chunky.
- Cream Layer preparation: Mix sour cream, sugar and vanilla until well incorporated.
- Assembly: Spread Date mixture evenly over pre-baked crust. Spread cream layer evenly over date mixture. Bake in middle of oven for 25 minutes at 350 degrees F until filling jiggles only slightly in the middle. Cool immediately in refrigerator or on dry ice at least 40 minutes until filling has cooled down and set.
- Whipped Cream preparation: Whip cream, vanilla and sugar until semi-firm peaks form.
- Topping/Garnish preparation: Spread a 1/4-inch layer of whipped cream over top of pie. Slice dates and roll in sugar. Garnish pie with sliced dates, chopped roasted pecans, and pipe remaining whipped cream decoratively.
DATE CREAM PIE
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Cut the dates into quarters.
- Transfer the cut-up dates to a medium saucepan. Cover the dates with water and place the pan over medium heat.
- Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and cover the pan. Simmer until the dates are very tender.
- In a bowl, combine the milk, sugar, salt, and flour; add to date mixture and then add beaten egg.
- Cook the mixture until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and set on a rack to cool completely.
- Pour the cooled filling into the baked pastry shell . When the filling is firm, cover with the whipped cream.
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, beat the whipping cream until soft.
- Beat in the sifted confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract and continue beating until stiff.
- Spread over the cooled pie filling.
- Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 541 kcal, Carbohydrate 82 g, Cholesterol 59 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 244 mg, Sugar 54 g, Fat 23 g, ServingSize 1 pie (8 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CREAMY RAISIN DATE PIE
Make and share this Creamy Raisin Date Pie recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mary in LA.
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a small bowl combine raisins,dates,brandy and water.
- Microwave on high for 1 minute to soften the raisins.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sour cream,sugar, eggs,vanilla extract,salt, nutmeg and cornstarch.
- Add the raisin date mixture and stir to combine.
- Pour into the graham cracker piecrust.
- Bake in your oven at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.
- Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees and bake for another 30 minutes or until center is set.
- Remove pie to wire rack if you have one.
- Let cool.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.2, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 98.3, Sodium 244.2, Carbohydrate 44.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 33.5, Protein 4.9
DATE PIE
Make and share this date pie recipe from Food.com.
Provided by chia2160
Categories Pie
Time 45m
Yield 1 pie
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- preheat oven to 350 grease and flour a 9" pie dish with the butter and 1 tsp flour combine sugar, 3 tbsp flour and baking powder in a small dish, set aside put dates and remaining flour in a small bowl, stirring to coat.
- add walnuts, set aside in a medium bowl add eggs and beat well stir in date mixture, stir in flour/sugar mixture until well combined pour into prepared pie dish and bake 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean serve warm or at room temperature.
YVONNE MAFFEI'S DATES WITH CREAM AND CHOPPED PISTACHIOS
Dates and dairy are ancient staples of the Middle East. This recipe, from Yvonne Maffei, who writes the popular cooking and nutrition blog My Halal Kitchen, combines the two into a luxurious dessert, for Ramadan or other feasts, with very little effort from the cook.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories quick, snack, dessert
Time 20m
Yield 6 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Rinse and dry the dates. Make a clean cut along the side of each date to open, and remove the pit.
- Stuff each date with 2 whole almonds and lightly pinch closed. (The recipe can be made up to this point up to 2 days in advance. Store in an airtight container.)
- When ready to serve, arrange dates cut sides up on a plate or platter. Drizzle on the crème fraîche, making a dollop on each date. Sprinkle on the citrus zest, then the chopped pistachios. Serve immediately, as finger food or on plates with a small fork and knife.
BRANDIED DATE AND WALNUT PIE
Categories Egg Nut Dessert Bake Thanksgiving Fall Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 8 to 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll out dough on floured surface to 12-inch round. Transfer to 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish. Fold edge under; crimp. Pierce crust all over with fork. Freeze 10 minutes. Line with foil; fill with dried beans or pie weights.
- Bake crust until sides are set, about 15 minutes. Remove foil and beans. Bake until bottom begins to color, piercing with toothpick if crust bubbles, about 10 minutes longer. Cool on rack 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, stir dates and brandy in small bowl to blend. Mix brown sugar, butter, nutmeg and salt in medium bowl until paste forms. Whisk in corn syrup, then 3 eggs. Add nuts and date mixture. Beat 1 egg to blend in small bowl for glaze.
- Brush inside of crust with some of glaze. Pour filling into crust. Bake 15 minutes. Cover edges of crust with foil. Continue to bake pie until filling is puffed and set in center, about 20 minutes. Transfer pie to rack; cool. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
- Serve pie with whipped cream.
DATE PECAN PIE
At our house, we call this "oh-so-good pie." It's rather like a traditional Southern pecan pie without being overly sweet.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Line a 9-in. pie plate with pastry; trim and flute edges. Line pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack., In a small saucepan, melt butter. Remove from the heat; whisk in the sugar, vinegar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir in the eggs, dates and pecans. Pour into crust. , Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. Serve with whipped cream. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- To make a flaky crust, use a cold butter and work it into the flour quickly.
- If you don't have a pastry blender, you can use two forks to cut the butter into the flour.
- Chill the pie dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out.
- When rolling out the pie dough, use a light touch and don't overwork the dough.
- If the pie dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.
- If the pie dough is too dry, add a little more water.
- When filling the pie, don't overfill it, or the filling will bubble over the edges.
- Bake the pie at a high temperature for the first 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to finish baking.
- Let the pie cool completely before slicing and serving.
Conclusion:
A dates and cream pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its flaky crust, creamy filling, and sweet-tart dates, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this dates and cream pie a try.
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