Brandy Tart Recipe

Name: Brandy Tart
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 g stoned dates, diced; 1 cup boiling water; 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda; 100 g butter, at room temperature; 1 cup sugar; 1 large egg, at room temperature; 1 1/4 cups flour; 1 pinch salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 1/4 cups chopped pecans; Sauce; 3/4 cup sugar; 3/4 cup water; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/2 cup brandy

Servings: persons

250 g stoned dates, diced
1 cup boiling water
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
100 g butter, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups flour
1 pinch salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/4 cups chopped pecans
Sauce
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup brandy

1
* To Make Tart:.
2
Sprinkle bicarbonate of soda over the dates. Pour the boiling water over the dates. Leave to cool.
3
Cream the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl. When the butter mixture is light and creamy, gradually beat in the egg.
4
Sift the dry ingredients. Alternately fold the dry ingredients and the date mixture into the creamed mixture, using a metal spoon.
5
Pour into a greased 25 cm pie dish or cake tin.
6
Bake at 180 C (350 F) for 45 minutes until dark brown and done.
7
Prepare the sauce and pour over the hot tart.
8
* To Make Sauce:.
9
Bring the sugar, water and butter to the boil. Remove from the heat and add the vanilla and brandy. Pour the warm sauce over the hot cake and leave to cool.
10
Cut the tart into equal portions.
11
Fill a large piping bag with 1 cup whipped fresh cream.
12
Pipe a large curl of cream on each serving. Add a sprinkling of chopped pecan nuts.

1485

kcal

Calories

110

Fat

122

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 250 g stoned dates, diced, 1 cup boiling water, 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda, 100 g butter, at room temperature, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Brandy Tart

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