South African Brandy Squares Recipe

Name: South African Brandy Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 eggs; 1-1/2 cup all purpose flour; 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/2 cup chopped nuts; 1 cup boiling water; 1 cup chopped dates; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1 tbsp. butter; 1/2 tsp. vanilla; 1/4 cup brandy

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1-1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 cup boiling water
1 cup chopped dates
1 tsp. baking soda
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
1 tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 cup brandy

1
Preheat oven to 350 F. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until soft and fluffy.
2
NOTE: Creaming of fat and sugar until it resembles whipped cream in colour and texture.
3
Add eggs and beat well.
4
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt.
5
Stir into egg mixture.
6
Fold in the nuts.
7
In small bowl, pour boiling water over dates.
8
Add baking soda and let it bubble.
9
Pour date mixture into batter and mix well.
10
Pour batter into a greased 11 x 9-inch baking dish and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in tart comes out clean.
11
Meanwhile, to make syrup, in a saucepan combine sugar, water and butter.
12
Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes, or until syrup is a golden colour.
13
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and brandy.
14
When bubbles disappear, pour syrup over tart just as it comes out of the oven.
15
Serve cold with whipped cream.
16
Some good brandies to use is S.A, Klipdrift, Richelieu or Boll's Brandy for good flavour.
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1311

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

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.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 eggs, 1-1/2 cup all purpose flour, and more.

Yes, South African Brandy Squares 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

South African Brandy Squares

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Variations & substitutions

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