No-Bake Date Slice Recipe
This no-bake date slice is rich, chewy and full of sweet date flavour. A quick and easy treat that sets in the fridge and is perfect for anytime snacking.
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Ingredients
1 pkt Biscuits ((I used Arrowroot))
1 cup Butter
1 cup Sugar
1 cup Dates
1 Egg ((Optional))
Coconut (for the topping)
Instructions
- Finely chop 1 cup dates and set aside.
- Melt 1 cup butter and 1 cup sugar together in a pot over medium heat. Do not let it brown.
- If using, beat 1 egg and have it ready.
- Add the chopped dates and the beaten egg to the pot. Stir well and bring to the boil.
- Break 1 packet of biscuits (Arrowroot or similar) into small pieces.
- Add the broken biscuits to the date mixture and mix well.
- Sprinkle coconut over the bottom of a dish to form the base layer.
- Press the warm mixture evenly over the coconut layer.
- Refrigerate for about 2 hours until firm.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Hints & Tips
- Swap the biscuits – Use Marie, Digestive or even gluten-free biscuits to suit your taste.
- Boost the flavour – Add a splash of vanilla or a pinch of cinnamon for extra depth.
- For a nutty twist – Mix in some chopped walnuts or almonds before pressing into the dish.
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