Indulge your sweet tooth with our delectable Date Spread, a rich and luscious spread made from nature's candy – dates. This versatile spread is not just a breakfast favorite; it's an all-rounder that will elevate your culinary creations. Whether you're spreading it on toast, drizzling it over pancakes, or using it as a secret ingredient in your baking, our Date Spread is sure to tantalize your taste buds.
Discover a symphony of flavors with our Date Spread recipes. From the classic Date Spread with a hint of cinnamon, to the Date and Nut Spread with a delightful crunch, and the decadent Chocolate Date Spread that will satisfy any chocolate lover. Each recipe is carefully crafted to highlight the natural sweetness and caramel-like flavor of dates, while adding unique twists that will leave you craving for more.
Get ready to embark on a culinary journey where sweetness reigns supreme. Our Date Spread recipes are not just easy to make, they are also incredibly versatile. Use them as a dip for fruits and crackers, a filling for pastries and sandwiches, or as a glaze for roasted vegetables. With multiple recipes to choose from, you'll find endless ways to incorporate this delightful spread into your daily meals and sweet treats.
WALNUT DATE SPREAD
"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
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
BLUE CHEESE WITH DATE SPREAD
Steps:
- In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, combine blue cheese and cream cheese. Process until smooth and blended. Transfer to air-tight container and chill in refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- Once chilled, form cheese into 6 even sized balls and roll each blue cheese ball in chopped dates. Serve cheese set on clean basil leaves. Arrange on a platter or cheese board with assorted crackers.
DATE & NUT DIP OR SPREAD
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
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!
DATE AND WALNUT SPREAD
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
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
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
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.
ZESTY/PEPPERY/SWEET-BLUE CHEESE AND DATE SPREAD -- OR BALLS!
Modified from an Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC.com) online What's For Dinner recipe, made famous by Ann Sprague of Smyrna, who got the recipe from neighbor Velinda Warda. ---- NOTE: Serve this zesty spread chilled or at room temperature, or make into balls. Great with apple slices, celery sticks, tortilla chips, and/or crackers. I really like this spread with tortilla chips -- you get zesty, peppery-sweet, and salty!
Provided by KerfuffleUponWincle
Categories Spreads
Time 2h5m
Yield 4 1/4 cups, 60 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Measure 1 1/2 cups pecans (or double that amount if making cheese balls) into an large iron skillet, toasting over medium heat, stirring constantly ~ remove from heat and finely chop! (Or, preheat oven to 350 degrees ~ Spread pecans on a baking sheet and toast 5 minutes.).
- Set nuts aside; they will be added last!
- In a mixing bowl, combine (by hand or using an electric mixer), cream cheese, blue cheese cheddar cheese, salt, lemon zest, and freshly grated black pepper until fluffy!
- Stir in dates and 1 1/2 cups toasted pecans.
- For easier handling, chill for an hour to firm up, if making into cheese balls. Coat with additional toasted, chopped pecans.
- Serve this zesty spread (or balls) chilled, or at room temperature, with apple slices, celery sticks. tortilla chips, and/or crackers.
- NOTE: Cooking time is the chill time, although I thought the flavor greatly improved after chilling overnight! The recipe can easily be doubled to serve a larger number of people!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 63, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 9, Sodium 73.2, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 2.8, Protein 1.9
DATE SPREAD
Make and share this Date Spread recipe from Food.com.
Provided by UmmBinat
Categories Breakfast
Time 6m
Yield 1 spread, 1-2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Melt some butter in a pot add a small bunch of soft dates and stir until they are warmed, mushing them with a spoon then add the freshly ground cardamom and stir until desired texture. (I like them a slight bit cooked).
- Spread over your favourite breakfast bread/toast.
- Enjoy!
ORANGE DATE SPREAD
If you're too busy for a sit-down breakfast on a hectic morning, grab a bagel with this delightful citrus spread on top. It's scrumptious and satisfying when you're on the go.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 10m
Yield 3/4 cup.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredient. Serve with bread slices.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- Choose ripe, soft dates: They're easier to blend and have a sweeter flavor.
- Soak the dates in hot water if they're very dry: This will soften them and make them easier to blend.
- Use a food processor or high-powered blender: This will give you the smoothest spread.
- Add a little bit of liquid, such as water, milk, or orange juice, if the spread is too thick: This will help to make it more spreadable.
- Sweeten the spread to taste: You can use honey, maple syrup, or another natural sweetener.
- Add spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger, to the spread for extra flavor: These spices pair well with dates.
- Store the spread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks: It can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
Conclusion:
Date spread is a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of recipes. It's a great way to add natural sweetness and flavor to your favorite dishes. Whether you're using it as a spread on toast, a filling for baked goods, or a glaze for roasted vegetables, date spread is sure to please. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious alternative to refined sugar, reach for a jar of date spread. You won't be disappointed.
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