In the realm of delectable desserts, sweet potato date and nut squares emerge as a symphony of flavors and textures sure to tantalize your taste buds. This delightful treat combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the chewy richness of dates and the nutty crunch of various nuts. Whether you are hosting a special gathering or simply seeking a sweet indulgence, these squares promise an unforgettable culinary experience.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SWEET POTATO DESSERT SQUARES
I prepare sweet potatoes every week for my family, mostly as a side dish. But I've found this vegetable also makes desserts even more delightful. These moist, rich square have a great pecan crunch.-Betty Janway, Ruston, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Set aside 3/4 cup of the cake mix. Combine the remaining mix with butter and egg until crumbly; spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Whisk filling ingredients until smooth; pour over crust. , For topping, cut butter into reserved cake mix until crumbly. Stir in the pecans, sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the filling. , Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool. Garnish with whipped cream and pecan halves if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 332mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
SWEET POTATO SQUARES
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 by 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray; set aside.
- Beat cake mix, butter, and egg in a large bowl with an electric mixer on low speed. Beat into well combined crumbs. Press cake mixture evenly into prepared pan, set aside.
- Blend all potato filling ingredients in food processor until smooth. Spread evenly over crust layer.
- Combine all topping ingredients in small bowl. Sprinkle over and press into sweet potato filling. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, until just set and tester inserted comes out clean.
GRAMMA'S DATE SQUARES
A date filled bar with a chewy oatmeal crust. This is my grandmother's recipe, which my whole family loves.
Provided by Mai Forrester
Categories Desserts Cookies International Cookie Recipes Canadian Cookie Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, combine oats, pastry flour, salt, 1 cup brown sugar, and baking soda. Mix in the butter until crumbly. Press half of the mixture into the bottom of a 9 inch square baking pan.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the dates, water, and 1/3 cup brown sugar. Bring to a boil, and cook until thickened. Stir in lemon juice, and remove from heat. Spread the filling over the base, and pat the remaining crumb mixture on top.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in preheated oven, or until top is lightly toasted. Cool before cutting into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.1 calories, Carbohydrate 63.7 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 217.4 mg, Sugar 41.8 g
SWEET POTATO, DATE AND NUT SQUARES
Make and share this Sweet Potato, Date and Nut Squares recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sydney Mike
Categories Dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F & spray a 9"x13" baking pan with nonstick vegetable spray.
- Place the mashed sweet potatoes in a large bowl & set aside.
- In another bowl & using an electric mixer, cream together the butter & sugar before adding the eggs & vanilla, mixing to combine.
- Add this egg mixture & the 1/4 cup of milk to the mashed sweet potatoes & beat well to combine.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cloves, nutmeg & cinnamon.
- Place the dates & nuts in another bowl, tossing them with 1/4 cup of the flour mixture.
- Add the remaining flour mixture to the sweet potato mixture & blend, then fold in the dates & nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish & bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick stuck in the center comes out clean.
- Cool on a wire rack before cutting into 24 small squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.4, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 36.2, Sodium 94.8, Carbohydrate 45.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 30.6, Protein 4.5
DATE AND NUT BARS
Just and old family favorite that is simple to make, but delicious to eat.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Categories Spice Cookies
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, pour boiling water over dates, and set aside to cool. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 10x10 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and white sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Add the dates, including any water; mix well. Sift together the flour, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and baking soda; stir into the date mixture. Then stir in the nuts.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared 10x10 inch pan, and bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven. When cool, cut into bars, and roll each bar in confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.8 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 184.1 mg, Sugar 34.8 g
KITTENCAL'S HOLIDAY SWEET POTATO BAKE WITH NUT TOPPING
This is perfect to serve at your Christmas or Thanksgiving table, and I have done so many times and received rave reviews from all, this has been a long time family favorite and sure to become yours also! For a sweeter taste you may increase the sugar amount in the potato mixture by a few tablespoons or to taste, the sweet potatoes may be baked and the pulp removed up to a day in advance if desired --- two 29-ounce cans sweet potatoes, drained and mashed may be used for this recipe, prep time does not include baking the sweet potatoes.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Yam/Sweet Potato
Time 45m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Set oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
- Line a baking sheet with foil, then spray with cooking spray.
- Prick each sweet potato with a few holes.
- Place on the baking sheet and bake for about 1 hour or until fork-tender all the way through to the middle (baking time will vary slightly).
- Cool the potatoes slightly then scoop out the pulp.
- Place the pulp in a large bowl.
- Add in 1/3 cup sugar (start with 1/3 cup and add in more to taste after if desired) melted butter, eggs, pinch salt, vanilla and evaporated milk or milk; mix with a wooden spoon to combine.
- Transfer/spread the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
- For the topping; in a small bowl combine 1/3 cup melted butter with brown sugar and flour; mix to combine.
- Mix in the nuts.
- Spread over the sweet potato mixture in the baking dish.
- Bake for about 25 minutes or until completely heated through.
- Delicious!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 580.4, Fat 36, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 106.7, Sodium 239.8, Carbohydrate 61.5, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 39.2, Protein 6.5
DATE NUT BARS
I got this recipe from the mother of one of my bosses. I didn't think I would like dates, but she made me try a bar and I was hooked. I think her bars are perfect because they don't have oatmeal (I don't really like oatmeal in my baked goods), the filling wasn't too overly sweet, and the crust was crumbly and buttery. These are now a part of my Christmas goodie containers. This recipe can easily be halved, and baked in a 9x9" pan for about 10-12 minutes for the crust and 20-25 minutes for the filling.
Provided by caffeine junkie
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h10m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly.
- Press into the bottom of a 13x9x2" pan. Bake for 13-15 minutes. Remove crust from oven and reduce temperature to 350 degrees.
- Meanwhile, make the filling. Beat eggs in a large bowl. Add brown sugar and vanilla and mix well.
- In a medium bowl, sift and combine together 2/3 cup flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to egg mixture and mix well.
- Fold in dates and walnuts. Spread mixture evenly over hot crust. Bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Cool in pan on wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 647.5, Fat 28.4, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 133.4, Sodium 201.6, Carbohydrate 93.6, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 64.3, Protein 8.4
FRUIT AND NUT SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE
Here's a naturally sweet and comforting twist on a classic holiday dish. Fruit, cinnamon, ginger and chopped nuts make it something guests won't soon forget! -Athena Russell, Greenville, SC
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h15m
Yield 14 servings (3/4 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan or Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook just until tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain. In a large bowl, mash potatoes with apple juice and lemon juice., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute bananas and apples in butter until tender. Stir in the ginger, salt, cinnamon and allspice; cook and stir 5 minutes longer. Cool slightly., Place banana mixture in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Stir banana mixture and apricots into mashed potato mixture. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with pecans., Bake, uncovered, at 350° until edges are golden brown, 40-50 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 192mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, measure and prepare all of your ingredients. This will make the process go much smoother.
- Use High-Quality Dates: The quality of your dates will make a big difference in the overall flavor of the squares. Look for dates that are plump and moist.
- Don't Overcook the Sweet Potatoes: The sweet potatoes should be tender, but not mushy. Overcooked sweet potatoes will make the squares too soft.
- Use a Food Processor: A food processor will make quick work of chopping the sweet potatoes, dates, and nuts.
- Press the Mixture Firmly: When you press the mixture into the pan, make sure to do so firmly. This will help to prevent the squares from crumbling.
- Chill the Squares Before Cutting: Chilling the squares before cutting will help them to hold their shape.
Conclusion:
These Sweet Potato Date and Nut Squares are a delicious and healthy snack or dessert. They are made with all-natural ingredients and are packed with nutrients. The combination of sweet potatoes, dates, and nuts provides a variety of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. These squares are also a good source of fiber, which can help to keep you feeling full and satisfied. Whether you are looking for a healthy snack or a sweet treat, these Sweet Potato Date and Nut Squares are sure to please.
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