ANISE-SCENTED FIG AND DATE SWIRLS
Steps:
- Purée figs and dates with water and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar in a blender or food processor until almost smooth.
- Whisk together flour, anise, baking powder and soda, and salt in a bowl. Beat together butter, cream cheese, and remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at moderate speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in vanilla and yolk until combined well. Add flour mixture and mix at low speed until just combined.
- Halve dough and form each half into a rectangle. Chill, wrapped in plastic wrap, until firm, about 1 hour.
- Roll out 1 piece of dough between 2 sheets of wax paper into a 9- by 7-inch rectangle, about 1/3 inch thick. Remove top sheet of wax paper and drop half of fig mixture by spoonfuls onto dough, then gently spread in an even layer, leaving a 1/4-inch border around edges. Starting with a long side and using wax paper as an aid, roll up dough jelly-roll style into a log. Roll log in raw sugar to coat completely. Make another log in same manner. Chill logs, wrapped in wax paper, until firm, at least 4 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cut logs crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices and arrange slices about 2 inches apart on lightly buttered baking sheets. Bake in batches in middle of oven until pale golden, 15 to 17 minutes, then transfer to racks to cool.
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Selelo Lelo
l-selelo2@gmail.comThis recipe seems like it would be a lot of work.
Kakembo Abdallah
abdallah_kakembo29@hotmail.frI'm allergic to figs. Can I substitute another fruit?
Scorfied Entertainment
entertainment.s@gmail.comThis recipe looks delicious, but I'm not sure if I have all the ingredients.
Daniel white
w.d28@aol.comI'm excited to try this recipe!
Fila Boy Foyez
f-f@hotmail.comThe recipe is a bit unclear in some parts.
Mareel Esho
mareel-e29@gmail.comI'm not sure what went wrong, but my swirls didn't turn out as expected.
Samz Vis
samz@hotmail.frThese swirls are perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or snack.
Wysdom Beasley
wysdom.beasley@gmail.comI used a different type of fig jam and the swirls turned out great!
Jawad Jaam
jjawad65@gmail.comThe recipe was easy to follow and the swirls were a big hit at my party.
Md belal Hossen
h_m52@gmail.comThese swirls were a bit too sweet for my taste.
Almamun Hitler
almamun_h50@aol.comNot a fan of anise, so I omitted it from the recipe. The swirls were still delicious.
Romi Naz
n@gmail.comGreat recipe! I'll definitely be making these again.
Codey
codey45@aol.comThe presentation of these swirls was stunning, perfect for a special occasion.
SAd SoUL
s_s26@aol.comThe swirls turned out a bit dry, but the taste was still good.
Mou Roy
roy.mou59@yahoo.comLoved the unique flavor profile of the anise in these swirls.
Corrie Neethling
neethling@gmail.comEasy to follow recipe and the result was impressive! The swirls were a beautiful addition to my brunch spread.
Leah Rose
rose.leah@hotmail.comThese fig and date swirls were a delightful treat! I loved the combination of the sweet figs and dates with the aromatic anise.