$500 Margarita Bread Recipe

Name: $500 Margarita Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup pitted dates, chopped small dice; 1/4 cup tequila; 1/4 cup orange-flavored liqueur (such as); triple sec or Cointreau liqueur; 1/2 cup warm water; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 teaspoon lime zest (use a microplane grater if you have one); 2/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed; 2 tablespoons shortening; 1 large egg; 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup pecans, chopped; CREAM CHEESE SPREAD; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 2 teaspoons powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon orange-flavored liqueur; 1 tablespoon lime zest

Servings: persons

1 cup pitted dates, chopped small dice
1/4 cup tequila
1/4 cup orange-flavored liqueur (such as)
triple sec or Cointreau liqueur
1/2 cup warm water
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon lime zest (use a microplane grater if you have one)
2/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
2 tablespoons shortening
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup pecans, chopped
CREAM CHEESE SPREAD
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons powdered sugar
1 tablespoon orange-flavored liqueur
1 tablespoon lime zest

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["In a small bowl, combine dates, tequila, orange liqueur, water, lemon and lime zest; set aside. In large mixer bowl, beat sugar, shortening and egg until fluffy. In another bowl, combine flour, soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture alternately with date mixture, using low to medium speed. Stir in pecans.", "Turn into greased 9"" x 5"" by 2-1/2"" loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Or, bake 3 or 4 mini loaf pans 30-35 minutes. Turn out on wire rack to cool. Slice thin and serve with cream cheese spread.", "CREAM CHEESE SPREAD:", "In small mixer bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and sugar until smooth. Stir in liqueur and lime zest. Makes 1-1/4 cups.", "Bread freezes well."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup pitted dates, chopped small dice, 1/4 cup tequila, 1/4 cup orange-flavored liqueur (such as), triple sec or Cointreau liqueur, and more.

Yes, $500 Margarita Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

$500 Margarita Bread

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