Brandy Tart Recipe

Name: Brandy Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Brandy Tart; 1 cup pitted chopped dates; 1 cup boiling water; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or 1/2 cup pecans; 1 pinch salt; Brandy sauce; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup cold water; 1/2 teaspoon unsalted butter; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/4 cup brandy or 1/4 cup rum

Servings: persons

Brandy Tart
1 cup pitted chopped dates
1 cup boiling water
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or 1/2 cup pecans
1 pinch salt
Brandy sauce
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup cold water
1/2 teaspoon unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup brandy or 1/4 cup rum

1
To make the tart: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Place dates in a small bowl. Pour in boiling water and add baking soda. Let dates stand for 10 minutes or until soft.
3
In large bowl, combine butter and sugar and beat with electric mixer until creamy. Beat in egg.
4
Sift in flour, salt and baking powder. Add dates, water and nuts. Mix well.
5
Line a lightly sprayed or buttered 9-inch aluminum pie plate with parchment paper. Pour in batter and bake 45 minutes or until toothpick comes out dry.
6
To make brandy sauce: Combine sugar with water in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and stir frequently until sugar is dissolved (about 5 minutes).
7
Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla, followed by brandy.
8
Before serving, remove from pie plate and allow to cool slightly.
9
Cut tart into wedges and top with warm brandy sauce.

1188

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Brandy Tart, 1 cup pitted chopped dates, 1 cup boiling water, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Brandy Tart falls under the Baking & Desserts 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.

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Brandy Tart

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