Date and Walnut Pinwheels Recipe

Name: Date and Walnut Pinwheels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 sheets phyllo pastry; 3 -4 tablespoons melted butter; 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped; 375 g fresh dates, chopped; ¼ cup pistachios, finely chopped; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon powdered ginger; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 teaspoons chopped orange rind; ¾ cup cream

Servings: persons

1
Cut a sheet of baking paper to the same size as the filo pastry sheet and spread it on a flat surface.
2
Place a filo pastry sheet on the baking sheet.
3
Brush the pastry with melted butter.
4
Layer all the sheets of pastry together, brushing each layer with the melted butter.
5
Combine the walnuts, dates, cinnamon, pistachios, ginger, nutmeg, orange rind and cream well in a pan.
6
Stir well and cook until all the cream is absorbed.
7
Keep it aside to cool.
8
Spread the mixture over the layered pastry sheet, leaving a 4.5 cm space at the end of one side.
9
Roll the filo pastry from the other end.
10
Use the paper beneath the filo pastry as a guideline to rolling the pastry straight through till the end.
11
Cover the rolled pastry.
12
Refrigerate for 25-30 minutes.
13
Slice roll into 2 cm width pinwheels, arrange the pinwheels 3 cm apart on a greased baking tray.
14
Bake in a pre-heated oven on Gas mark 4 for around 20 minutes or until the pastry is crisp and light golden brown in colour.
15
Allow to cool before serving.
16
Enjoy!

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* 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.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 sheets phyllo pastry, 3 -4 tablespoons melted butter, 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped, 375 g fresh dates, chopped, and more.

Yes, Date and Walnut Pinwheels 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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Date and Walnut Pinwheels

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Variations & substitutions

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