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Dates and nuts puff pastry rolls

Yields14 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time25 mins

Ingredients:
 1 cup mixed nuts (I have used a mix of walnuts, pecans, almonds and pistachios)
 1 tsp cinnamon powder
 ¼ cup packed brown sugar
 ½ tsp salt
 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
 10 medjool dates, pitted
 ½ cup maple syrup/honey
 2 tbsp chopped pistachios, for garnishing
Directions:
1

Soak pitted dates in hot water for 15 minutes. Drain and save the soaking liquid.

2

Preheat oven to 400 F degrees. Line a baking sheet or 9x12 baking pan with parchment paper. 

3

Add nuts, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt to a food processor. Pulse until the nuts are finely chopped. You mostly want tiny pieces, but also a few bigger ones.

4

Place the dates and 2 tbsp of the liquid you saved into a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Add more water if you like a thinner consistency.

5

Roll out each sheet of puffy pastry on a lightly floured board or surface. Brush each sheet with the dates paste.

6

Evenly sprinkle the nuts and sugar mixture between the two sheets.

7

Roll up jelly roll-style. Cut evenly into about 14 rolls. 

8

Place the rolls, nut side-down on the prepared baking dish. Bake until golden brown and cooked through, for about 15-20 minutes. Keep an eye on them and make sure they don't burn.

9

When the rolls come out of the oven, let them rest for 2 minutes. Pour maple syrup/honey on top. Garnish with chopped pistachios.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1

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