There really is something so satisfying about dates and often when breaking fast, a simple date will do the trick. But if you wanted to get a little creative with your dates this Ramadan, then these recipes are great. You can make these ahead, they serve plenty and they are easily stored, so when the sunsets and it is time to eat, you can easily feed a crowd.
These are also great date ideas even if you don't partake in Ramadan and are looking to take your date to the next level.
Matthew Evans uses this trio to give us a rich pudding- think crunchy, sweet and bright!
Hazelnut, date and golden syrup pudding Source: Alan Benson
Vegan-friendly and gluten-free, there's something magical about dates and tahini in this sticky sweet union!
Source: Renee Byrd
You'll be wanting to serve up this date and nut loaf with cheese, pickles, dip, almost anything - it's that more-ish.
These easy bites can easily go from cookie to sandwich with one simple ice-cream scoop!
Source: China Squirrel
This Iranian-inspired cake is worth all the nurturing that goes into it. This recipe calls for a little spice from cinnamon and cardamom, plus it is all topped off with a pop of Persian fairy floss for that fun factor.
Source: John Laurie
If you love a baked cheesecake, then this is one recipe you have to pop on your baking radar.
Source: The Pie Project
The crust, the caramel (which is where those dates shine) and of course the chocolate layer, stack up nicely in this supreme no-bake slice.
Source: Benito Martin
This recipe is a quick and easy way to incorporate dates, nuts and seeds into lots of bite-size treats. The quantities are up to you and you can make as much and as little as you like, go for gold!
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9. Ma'amoul / maamoul
These fantastic biscuits can have many variations, and dates are a common choice for the filling. Jasmin Rose Ibrahim's (pictured) uses a yeasted dough and a date, butter and nutmeg filling, while uses rosewater and orange water in the deliciously crumbly shortbread and a date, cardamon and cinnamon filling. Take your date to the next level by piping a little ricotta, mascarpone and cream in the centre of your ma'amoul. Then if you are feeling a little nutty, you can pop some almonds on top!
Date cookies (Maamoul). Source: Emily Stewart / One World Kitchen
