Tropical Nut Bread Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Tropical Nut Bread Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup chopped dates; ½ cup chopped pecans or ½ cup walnuts; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ½ cup hot water; 2 tablespoons shortening; ⅓ cup sugar; 1 egg; 1 cup all-purpose flour; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; ⅓ cup crushed pineapple, drained; ¼ cup flaked coconut; 2 tablespoons pineapple preserves

Servings: persons

½ cup chopped dates
½ cup chopped pecans or ½ cup walnuts
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup hot water
2 tablespoons shortening
⅓ cup sugar
1 egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
⅓ cup crushed pineapple, drained
¼ cup flaked coconut
2 tablespoons pineapple preserves

1
Combine dates, pecans, and soda in a small bowl.
2
Stir in hot water; set aside to cool.
3
Cream shortening in a medium bowl, gradually add sugar, beating well at med.
4
speed with an electric mixer.Add egg, beat well.
5
Combine four and salt; add to creamed mixture alternating with date mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
6
Mix just until blended after each addition.
7
Stir in vanilla.
8
Pour batter into 2 greased and floured 16 ounce vegetable cans.
9
Bake at 350F for 35 to 4o minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in middle, comes out clean.
10
Cool in cans 10 minutes, remove loaves from cans, and cool on wire racks.
11
Slice loaves into 1/4 inch thick slices.
12
Spread Pineapple Cheese Spread evenly over half the bread slices.
13
Top with remaining bread slices.
14
Pineapple-Cheese Spread:.
15
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl; stir well.
16
1 1/4 cups.

492

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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

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.
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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup chopped dates, ½ cup chopped pecans or ½ cup walnuts, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ cup hot water, and more.

Yes, Tropical Nut Bread Sandwiches falls under the General 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!

Tropical Nut Bread Sandwiches

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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