Date Triangles Recipe

Name: Date Triangles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup sugar; Pinch of salt; 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut in small pieces; 2 teaspoons orange-flower water (optional); 3 tablespoons ice water; 3/4 cup dates, preferably Medjool, pitted; 1/3 cup sliced almonds, plus more for garnish; 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice; 1/2 teaspoon whole milk; 2 tablespoons honey

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
Pinch of salt
1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut in small pieces
2 teaspoons orange-flower water (optional)
3 tablespoons ice water
3/4 cup dates, preferably Medjool, pitted
1/3 cup sliced almonds, plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1/2 teaspoon whole milk
2 tablespoons honey

1
In a food processor, combine flour, sugar, salt, and half the zest; pulse to combine.
2
Add butter; pulse until mixture is crumbly.
3
Combine orange-flower water, if using, and ice water; drizzle over mixture.
4
Pulse until dough just comes together.
5
Chill, covered, for 20 minutes.
6
In the clean bowl of a food processor, combine dates, almonds, remaining zest, and orange juice; pulse to coarsely chop.
7
Heat oven to 350F.
8
Form dough into 1 1/2-inch-diameter balls; flatten into 3 1/2-inch circles.
9
Place 1 heaping teaspoon date filling on each.
10
Fold sides toward centers, making triangles; press to flatten slightly.
11
Place pastries 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper; press again.
12
In a small bowl, whisk to combine milk and honey; brush on pastries.
13
Arrange 3 sliced almonds on each pastry.
14
Bake until golden, 30 to 40 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through.
15
Transfer pastries to a wire rack; brush with glaze again.
16
Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
17
Cookies can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup sugar, Pinch of salt, 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest, and more.

Yes, Date Triangles falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Date Triangles

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