Best 7 Date Nut Sandwich Spread Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Date Nut Sandwich Spread, an enticing medley of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This versatile spread can elevate any meal, from breakfast to dessert. Embark on a harmonious blend of sweet dates, crunchy walnuts, and a hint of cinnamon, all wrapped in a creamy, luscious spread.

Discover a treasure trove of taste sensations within our recipe collection. Dive into the classic Date Nut Sandwich Spread, a timeless favorite that pairs perfectly with toasted bread or crackers. Elevate your dessert game with our decadent Date Nut Bars, where a crispy graham cracker crust meets a velvety date and nut filling. For a refreshing twist, try our Date Nut Smoothie, a vibrant symphony of flavors that nourishes your body and soul. Last but not least, our Date Nut Muffins offer a delightful grab-and-go breakfast or snack, bursting with the goodness of dates and nuts.

Each recipe is meticulously crafted to ensure a seamless culinary experience. We guide you through every step with clear instructions, ensuring that even novice bakers can achieve mouthwatering results. Join us on this culinary adventure as we explore the endless possibilities of the Date Nut Sandwich Spread.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

WALNUT DATE SPREAD



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"Wanting to bring a different kind of sandwich to a meeting, I experimented with various spreads. This fruit and nut combination was a winner," say Leora Muellerleile of Turtle Lake, Wisconsin. "A nice substitute for butter, it's wonderful on raisin toast. For fun, try adding cinnamon, ginger or nutmeg."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 5m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup pitted dates
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1/4 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine dates and nuts; cover and process until finely chopped. While processor is running, add orange juice until blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

DATE NUT SPICE BREAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 2h25m

Yield One 8-inch loaf

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups coarsely chopped dates (10 ounces pitted)
1/3 cup orange liqueur (recommended: Cointreau or Triple Sec)
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
1 extra-large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon grated orange zest (2 oranges)
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (3 oranges)
3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans (3 ounces)
6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter the bottom of an 8 1/2 by 4 1/2 by 2 1/2-inch loaf pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper, then butter and flour the pan.
  • Combine the dates and orange liqueur in a small bowl and set aside for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and brown sugar together on medium speed for 1 minute. Scrape down the bowl. With the mixer on low, add the egg, vanilla, and orange zest. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. With the mixer still on low, add the flour mixture alternately with the orange juice to the creamed mixture, beating only until combined. By hand, stir in the dates with their liquid, and the pecans.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the cream cheese, sugar, and orange zest on medium speed until just combined.
  • Slice the bread and serve with the orange cream cheese on the side for spreading.

DATE NUT BARS



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I've had this recipe since 1938, when the girls I worked with game me a bridal shower. One of their presents was a recipe box filled with their favorites. Inside, I found this recipe, and I've used it for just about every occasion since. They're always well received.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped dates
2 cups chopped walnuts or pecans
4 large eggs, lightly beaten, room temperature
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, dates and nuts. Add the eggs, butter and vanilla; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened (batter will be very stiff). , Spread in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool bars on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

DATE & NUT DIP OR SPREAD



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This recipe is from Kraft, a great dip for fruit or spread on toast or bagels. I'm not keen on almond essence so used coconut when I made this, I served it on bagels for brekky, yummo!

Provided by Mandy

Categories     Fruit

Time 3m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

250 g Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup dates, chopped
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/4-1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 -2 drop almond essence (or flavoured essence of your choice)

Steps:

  • Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, blend in milk.
  • Add dates, almonds, cinnamon and almond essence, mix well & chill.
  • Serve with cracker biscuits or fresh fruit as a dip or use as a spread on bagels, mmm yum!

CREAM CHEESE SANDWICHES WITH DATES, PECANS AND ROSEMARY



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For these sandwiches, look for soft, juicy dates. It's also worth seeking out natural cream cheese rather than the gummy commercial kind, or substitute fresh ricotta. The crisp, salty herbed pecans pair very nicely with the slightly sweet spread.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     snack, finger foods, sandwiches, appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 12 open-face sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup/8 ounces natural cream cheese, softened at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon lime or lemon zest
1 cup chopped dates, in biggish chunks, from 12 large dates
3/4 cup pecan halves
2 tablespoons rosemary leaves, from 1 average sprig
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper
6 slices light or dark rye bread
Pinch of red-pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Set oven to 400. Put cream cheese, lime zest and dates in a small bowl. Use a fork to gently mix.
  • Put pecans on a rimmed baking sheet or in a skillet. Add rosemary leaves, olive oil and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Toss to distribute seasoning and spread out in an even layer. Roast for 10 minutes or until lightly browned and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
  • Lay bread slices on a work surface. Spread each evenly with cream cheese mixture using 2 or 3 tablespoons per slice. Sprinkle with pecans and rosemary. Add a little more salt and a pinch of red pepper.
  • Cut on the diagonal to make 12 open face sandwiches, or cut into smaller bite-size triangles.

DATE AND WALNUT SPREAD



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The holiday season is upon us. Time to make those homemade gifts of quick breads, muffins and bagels. What better than to include a container of your specially made spread to a bread basket. This is super quick and can be ready in 5 minutes.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Spreads

Time 10m

Yield 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 ounces neufchatel cheese, room temperature
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ginger
1/4 cup walnuts
1/3 cup pitted dates

Steps:

  • In a small bowl beat together the neufchatel cheese, powdered sugar and spices.
  • In a food processor finely chop the walnuts. Add chopped nuts to cream cheese mixture then finely chop the dates. Add in dates and stir with a rubber spatula until blended.
  • Place mixture into a custard cup, cover and refrigerator until chilled. Serve with bagels and quick breads for a delicious treat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 954.2, Fat 60.4, SaturatedFat 21.9, Cholesterol 112.1, Sodium 508.9, Carbohydrate 93.5, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 78.7, Protein 21.5

DATE-NUT SANDWICH SPREAD



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Here's another winner from my copy of 1,000 Vegetarian Recipes by Carol Gelles. I contributed a pinch of spice to the recipe but it is optional.

Provided by C G

Categories     Spreads

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 c dried dates, pitted ( for this recipe i chose deglet noor dates, *always* unsulphured)
2/3 c cream cheese, softened (reduced fat cream cheese not recommended)
1/3 c walnuts (you can substitute pecans, almonds, pistachios, hazelnuts, pine nuts)
1 pinch ground cardamom or cinnamon (freshly grated nutmeg is good with this spread, too!)
sandwich bread, crackers, english muffins, crumpets, etc. to use with the spread

Steps:

  • 1. Finely chop the dates either by hand. (use a wet knife-it makes slicing easier!) Or, place coarsely chopped dates in a food processor fitted with a steel blade.
  • 2. Stir together the softened cream cheese and nuts by hand or add it to the food processor (along with the spice, if using. If using a food processor, process with the PULSE on/off function. Process the mixture until everything is combined and the dates are as finely chopped as possible.
  • 3. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Tips:

  • For a smoother spread, blend the dates until they are very smooth.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the dates and nuts by hand. Just be sure to chop them very finely.
  • You can use any type of nuts in this recipe. Walnuts, pecans, and almonds are all good choices.
  • If you want a sweeter spread, you can add a tablespoon or two of honey or maple syrup.
  • This spread is best stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Conclusion:

Date nut sandwich spread is a delicious and versatile spread that can be used in a variety of ways. It can be used as a sandwich spread, a dip for fruits and vegetables, or even as a topping for ice cream or yogurt. It is also a good source of fiber, potassium, and iron. So next time you are looking for a healthy and tasty snack, try date nut sandwich spread.

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