Embark on a culinary journey to discover the Maltese Walnut and Dates Pie, a delectable treat that harmoniously blends the flavors of Mediterranean walnuts and sweet, succulent dates. This traditional Maltese dessert is a testament to the island's rich culinary heritage, combining the essence of the sun-kissed Mediterranean with the warmth of Middle Eastern spices. As you explore the diverse recipes available, you will find variations that range from the classic to the contemporary, each offering a unique interpretation of this beloved pie.
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DATE NUT COOKIE PIES
Don't let the humble name fool you. These little cookies are bursting with flavor. They're reminiscent of those fig cookies you had as a kid-raised to the third power. The cream pastry is tender and flaky, and the honey-kissed filling, just sweet enough, is deepened by plump Medjool dates. They're also bite-size and adorable.
Provided by Samantha Seneviratne
Categories Date Pecan Walnut Pie Kid-Friendly Dessert Small Plates
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- To prepare the pastry, combine the flour, confectioners' sugar, and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Add the egg yolks and 3 tablespoons of the cream and pulse just until the dough starts to come together. Add more cream if necessary but stop before the dough is too wet. Tip half of the dough out onto a piece of plastic wrap and form it into a disk. Repeat with the remaining dough. Chill the disks for at least 2 hours.
- To prepare the filling, bring the dates and the water to a simmer over medium heat in a small saucepan. Cook until the dates are very soft, about 5 minutes. Transfer the dates and the water to the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade and add the pecans, walnuts, honey, orange zest, cardamom, cloves, and salt and pulse until you have a chunky paste. Let cool completely.
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Working with one disk at a time, roll the dough out to a thickness of 1/8 inch on a very lightly floured surface. (Less flour means a more tender cookie.) Using a 2-inch cookie cutter, cut out circles of dough and set them about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets. Repeat with the remaining disk. You can reroll the dough once if you like.
- Scoop about a rounded 1/2 teaspoon of filling onto half of the dough circles. Brush the edges of the filling-topped circles with a bit of cream and top with another dough circle, gently pressing the edges to seal. Once you've sandwiched all of the cookies, use a fork to crimp all of the edges.
- Chill the cookies until firm, about 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Brush the top of each cookie with cream and sprinkle with a bit of sanding sugar. Bake until the cookies are golden and crisp, 25 to 30 minutes, rotating the sheets halfway through. Let the cookies cool completely on a rack.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
WALNUT-DATE PUMPKIN PIE
I'm forever looking for a little something extra to add to a favorite recipe. In this case, crunchy walnuts and chewy dates take traditional pumpkin pie to a new level. -Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a food processor, combine the flour, butter and 1/3 cup brown sugar. Cover and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 350° for 5 minutes; cool on a wire rack., In a bowl, beat the eggs, cinnamon, cloves and remaining brown sugar. Beat in the pumpkin and milk. Stir in the dates and walnuts. Pour into the crust. Cover edges loosely with foil., Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 2 hours on a wire rack. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with whipped cream. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
WALNUT DATE BALLS
Love these as a snack or dessert! There's no added sugar. You can press them into a 9x9-inch pan and cut into bars, if you prefer.
Provided by Katyadan
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Walnut Dessert Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Process walnuts, dates, coconut, sesame oil, sea salt, and vanilla extract together in a food processor until combined. Roll date mixture into bite-size balls; refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 165.2 mg, Sugar 21.5 g
WALNUT MOLASSES PIE
This pie is a family favorite I frequently prepare for Sunday dinner at my mother's. Somewhat like pecan pie, this treat is scrumptious and nutty with a sweet molasses flavor.-Betty Jones, Collinston, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs, corn syrup, sugar, butter, molasses and vanilla until blended; stir in walnuts. Pour into pastry shell. Cover edges with foil., Bake at 350° for 25 minutes; remove foil. Bake 12-17 minutes longer or until top of pie is et and crust is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 537 calories, Fat 30g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
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.
TORTA TAL-LAMPUKI (MALTESE FISH PIE)
Make and share this Torta Tal-Lampuki (Maltese Fish Pie) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PanNan
Categories European
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 pie, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Make shortcrust pastry - place flour, shortening and salt in the food processor. Pulse until the mixture is grainy and particles are the size of peas or less. With the processor running, slowly add enough water until the pastry comes together in a ball. You may not need all of the water. Remove from the bowl and divide in two discs. Refrigerate while you make the rest of the recipe.
- Season the fish with salt and pepper and dredge in flour. Heat the olive oil in large skillet. Pan fry the filets until brown but not overcooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the sliced onion and saute until tender, adding more olive oil if necessary. Add the tomato, spinach and cauliflower florets. Saute for 2 minutes more. Add salt and pepper to taste, add a cup of water and cover. Simmer until the cauliflower florets are fork tender. Add the olives.
- Roll out one of the pastry discs and line the bottom of a large pie pan with it. Place half of the vegetable mixture in the pie. Place the fish filets on top of the vegetables and cover them with the remaining half of the vegetables. Roll out the other pastry disc and place it on top of the fish and vegetables layers.
- Place on the middle rack of the oven, preheated to 350°F Bake for 30 min or until the crust is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1598.5, Fat 95.3, SaturatedFat 22.1, Cholesterol 165.5, Sodium 698.2, Carbohydrate 124.2, Fiber 10.7, Sugar 6.5, Protein 63.5
Tips:
- Use a high-quality dark chocolate that contains at least 70% cocoa solids. This will give the pie a rich, intense flavor.
- Toast the walnuts before using them. This will enhance their flavor and make them more fragrant.
- Use fresh, plump dates. If the dates are too dry, they will not add enough moisture to the pie.
- Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing will result in a tough, dense pie crust.
- Bake the pie until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set. Overbaking will result in a dry, crumbly pie.
Conclusion:
Maltese Walnut and Dates Pie is a delicious and unique dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of walnuts, dates, and chocolate is sure to please everyone. With its rich flavor and flaky crust, this pie is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
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