Palm trees with dates

Palmieris with dates - a delicious recipe for a quick and sophisticated dessert

Preparation time: 30 minutes
Baking time: 25 minutes
Total time: 55 minutes
Number of servings: 12

Who doesn’t love a sweet treat that adds a touch of indulgence to everyday life? Palmieris with dates are a simple yet flavorful dessert, perfect to be enjoyed alongside a cup of coffee or tea. This palmier recipe with dates is easy to make and will surely impress family and friends.

Ingredients:
- 250 g of flour
- 125 g of margarine or butter (at room temperature)
- 50 ml of oil (preferably sunflower oil)
- 100 g of sugar
- 50 ml of orange blossom water
- 200 g of dates (pitted and finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon (optional)
- Powdered sugar for decoration (optional)

Preparation:

1. Sifting the flour: Start by sifting the flour into a large bowl. This step is essential to avoid lumps and to achieve a fine texture.

2. Preparing the dough: Add the margarine or butter cut into cubes, the oil, and the sugar to the flour. Use a mixer or a spatula to mix the ingredients well until you obtain a uniform composition, similar to wet sand.

3. Orange blossom aroma: Pour in the orange blossom water and continue to knead the dough. This water adds a delicate floral aroma that will perfectly complement the sweetness of the dates.

4. Forming the dough: When the dough becomes homogeneous, shape it into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and let it chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes. This step will help firm up the margarine/butter, making it easier to roll out the dough.

5. Preparing the filling: Meanwhile, finely chop the dates. If you want a more intense flavor, you can add a teaspoon of cinnamon to the date mixture, providing an extra layer of taste.

6. Rolling out the dough: After the dough has chilled, remove it from the refrigerator and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 5 mm thick. Make sure the dough does not stick to the work surface; if necessary, add a little extra flour.

7. Filling the palmier: Evenly place the chopped dates on the dough, leaving a 1 cm margin on each side.

8. Rolling the dough: Roll the dough from both sides so that they meet in the middle. This technique will create delicious layers that will caramelize during baking.

9. Cutting the palmier: Use a sharp knife to cut the rolls into slices about 1 cm thick. Arrange the slices on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, leaving space between them to allow for expansion.

10. Baking: Preheat the oven to 180°C and bake the palmier for 20-25 minutes or until they turn golden.

11. Serving: Once ready, let them cool slightly and sprinkle powdered sugar on top for an elegant finish. You can serve them warm or at room temperature, alongside a cup of fragrant tea.

Serving suggestion: These palmier with dates are wonderful served with a spoonful of Greek yogurt or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a perfect contrast between warm and cold.

Healthy version: Replace sugar with honey or maple syrup for a more natural option. You can also use other dried fruits, such as raisins or figs, instead of dates.

Feel free to experiment with different flavors and fillings! Palmier with dates are versatile and can be adapted to your tastes. Enjoy this simple and quick recipe and savor every bite!

 Ingredients: For the dough: 4 cups of flour (250ml) 1/2 cup of margarine/melted butter 1/2 cup of flavorless oil 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar 1/2 cup of tea orange blossom water Water Honey 1 handful of toasted sesame seeds for the filling: 1kg of dates (pitted) 3 tablespoons orange blossom water 1 teaspoon of cinnamon (only if you want)