Date Nut Shortcake Squares

These delicate squares will perfectly complement your sweet table! The pie turns out tender and crispy, and since the filling turns out to be quite sweet, the amount of sugar in the dough and crumbs can be reduced.
cook time: 1h 15 min
Lucas Halstead
Date Nut Shortcake Squares

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

417
Calories
20g
Fat
52g
Carbs
6g
Protein

Ingredients (9 portions)

For dough:

Butter 110 g
Wheat flour 230 g
Powdered sugar 2 tbsp
Milk 2 tbsp
Salt to taste

For filling:

Dates 200 g
Walnuts 50 g

For sprinkling:

Butter 50 g
Wheat flour 50 g
Cereals 40 g
Powdered sugar 2 tbsp

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
Letʼs do the test.

Step 2

Step 2
In the bowl of a food processor, combine flour, powdered sugar, a pinch of salt and chopped butter. Grind everything until crumbly.

Step 3

Step 3
Add cold milk (you may need a little more or less, add 1 tablespoon at a time) and mix until it becomes a moist crumb.

Step 4

Step 4
We collect the crumbs into a ball and put them in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.

Step 5

Step 5
For the filling, combine dates (pitted) and nuts in a food processor. Grind into a homogeneous mixture. If you don’t have a food processor, then use a knife to cut everything into small pieces.

Step 6

Step 6
I had fewer dates and added a handful of cranberries and a handful of light raisins.

Step 7

Step 7
Letʼs prepare crumbs for sprinkling.

Step 8

Step 8
Mix flour, powdered sugar, flakes (I crushed them first, but this is not necessary) and butter.

Step 9

Step 9
Grind into crumbs.

Step 10

Step 10
Roll out the dough and place it in the mold. Prick with a fork, cover the top of the dough with a sheet of paper and add a load (beans or peas). Bake at 180 C for about 15 minutes.

Step 11

Step 11
Remove the weighted paper and bake the crust for another 10-15 minutes until done.

Step 12

Step 12
Apply the filling to the finished crust (it’s easier to do this with wet hands).

Step 13

Step 13
Sprinkle crumbs on top.

Step 14

Step 14
And bake at 180 C for about 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Let the pie cool completely, cut into squares and serve. Bon appetit!

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