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Ingredients
| cheddar cheese: 8 oz (shredded) |
| margarine (oleo): 1/2 cup |
| all-purpose flour (sifted): 1 1/4 cups |
| cayenne pepper: 1/2 tsp |
| dates - deglet noor: 15 whole dates (pitted) |
| pecans: 15 pecans (halves) |
Dates Wrapped in Cheese Pastry
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User rating:
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Prep Time
25 min -
Cook Time
15 min -
Servings
15 serving(s)
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- Let the cheese and margarine stand in a bowl at room temperature until softened.
- Cut in the flour and pepper as for pie dough.
- Slit the dates; stuff with the pecan halves.
- Flatten a small amount of dough in the palm of the hand.
- Wrap a date in the dough, sealing completely.
- Repeat with the remaining dough and dates.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until light brown.
- Store between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container.