Stuffed Date Rolls
Indulge in a delightful twist on traditional dates with these scrumptious stuffed date rolls! Each juicy date is lovingly filled with a medley of crunchy nuts and sweet coconut, then rolled in a sprinkle of sesame for that perfect crunch. These treats are not only a festive delight for Ramadan but also a fabulous snack any time of the year!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 3 cups of butter (681 g)
- 1/4 cup of sweetened condensed milk (60 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1 cup of coconut (240 ml)
- roasted nuts
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- cardamom and cinnamon to taste
📦Other(2)
- 700 grams of dates (24.7 oz)
- crushed pistachios
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Knead the dates with butter, cardamom, and cinnamon until smooth.
- 2
Roll out the date mixture into a thin, even layer.
- 3
For the first flavor, layer crushed biscuits evenly on the date mixture, roll it up, and coat with sesame seeds. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
- 4
For the second flavor, mix the date mixture with coconut and sweetened condensed milk, spread it evenly, roll it up, and coat with coconut. Refrigerate until firm.
- 5
For the third flavor, mix the date mixture with roasted nuts, roll it up, and coat with crushed pistachios. Refrigerate until firm.
- 6
Slice and serve the rolls as a luxurious and simple treat.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Warm dates to 110-120°F before kneading with butter to break down their natural pectin structure, creating a smoother paste that rolls 60% easier without cracking.technique110-120°F
- ✓Roll the date mixture between parchment paper to exactly 1/4-inch thickness using dowel guides, as uneven thickness causes the filling to burst through thin spots during rolling.technique1/4-inch thickness
- ✓Refrigerate each roll for exactly 2 hours at 35-38°F to firm the dates' natural sugars into a glass transition state, preventing filling leakage when slicing.timing2 hours at 35-38°F
- ✓Use a sharp knife dipped in warm water between cuts to slice through the firm date rolls cleanly, as the blade heat melts surface sugars for clean cuts.equipment
- ✓Toast sesame seeds and coconut coating at 325°F for 3-4 minutes to reduce moisture content to below 3%, preventing soggy coatings that slide off the rolls.ingredient325°F for 3-4 minutes
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
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Stuffed Date Rolls
Indulge in a delightful twist on traditional dates with these scrumptious stuffed date rolls! Each juicy date is lovingly filled with a medley of crunchy nuts and sweet coconut, then rolled in a sprinkle of sesame for that perfect crunch. These treats are not only a festive delight for Ramadan but also a fabulous snack any time of the year!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 3 cups of butter (681 g)
- 1/4 cup of sweetened condensed milk (60 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1 cup of coconut (240 ml)
- roasted nuts
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- cardamom and cinnamon to taste
📦Other(2)
- 700 grams of dates (24.7 oz)
- crushed pistachios
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Knead the dates with butter, cardamom, and cinnamon until smooth.
- 2
Roll out the date mixture into a thin, even layer.
- 3
For the first flavor, layer crushed biscuits evenly on the date mixture, roll it up, and coat with sesame seeds. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
- 4
For the second flavor, mix the date mixture with coconut and sweetened condensed milk, spread it evenly, roll it up, and coat with coconut. Refrigerate until firm.
- 5
For the third flavor, mix the date mixture with roasted nuts, roll it up, and coat with crushed pistachios. Refrigerate until firm.
- 6
Slice and serve the rolls as a luxurious and simple treat.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Warm dates to 110-120°F before kneading with butter to break down their natural pectin structure, creating a smoother paste that rolls 60% easier without cracking.technique110-120°F
- ✓Roll the date mixture between parchment paper to exactly 1/4-inch thickness using dowel guides, as uneven thickness causes the filling to burst through thin spots during rolling.technique1/4-inch thickness
- ✓Refrigerate each roll for exactly 2 hours at 35-38°F to firm the dates' natural sugars into a glass transition state, preventing filling leakage when slicing.timing2 hours at 35-38°F
- ✓Use a sharp knife dipped in warm water between cuts to slice through the firm date rolls cleanly, as the blade heat melts surface sugars for clean cuts.equipment
- ✓Toast sesame seeds and coconut coating at 325°F for 3-4 minutes to reduce moisture content to below 3%, preventing soggy coatings that slide off the rolls.ingredient325°F for 3-4 minutes