Cape Breton 'Pork' Pies Recipe

Name: Cape Breton 'Pork' Pies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Tart Shells; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; 1 cup butter, softened; Filling; 2 1/4 cups chopped pitted dates; 1 cup water; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Icing; 1/4 cup butter; 2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 teaspoon maple extract

Servings: persons

Tart Shells
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 cup butter, softened
Filling
2 1/4 cups chopped pitted dates
1 cup water
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Icing
1/4 cup butter
2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon maple extract

1
Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2
Tart shells: Sift together flour and 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar in a bowl. Cut in 1 cup butter; knead until well blended. Form dough into 3/4 inch balls. Press evenly into 1 1/2 inch tart cups on the bottom and up the sides to form a shell.
3
Bake in preheated oven until pale gold, about 16 minutes. Let shells cool in the pan. Gently loosen and remove them from pan using a knife.
4
Filling: Combine dates, water, brown sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; boil gently for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Mash dates with a fork as they cook. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Allow mixture to cool before spooning into tart shells.
5
Icing: Cream 1/4 cup butter in a small bowl with an electric mixer. Gradually add 1 cup of the sugar while continuing to mix. Add the milk, remaining 1 1/4 cups sugar, and maple extract. Beat at high speed until smooth. Icing should be thick enough to pipe. Spoon mixture into pastry bag with a small round or star-shaped tip. Pipe a swirl of icing on each tart.

1356

kcal

Calories

Fat

207

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Tart Shells, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, 1 cup butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Cape Breton 'Pork' Pies 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.

Cape Breton 'Pork' Pies

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