Dattes au Beurre
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Soft dates, pitted — 20
- Clarified butter — 3 tbsp (ghee)
- Ground cinnamon — 1/4 tsp
- Chopped almonds, to garnish — 1 tbsp
Method
- Melt the clarified butter in a small frying pan over low heat.
- Add the dates and cinnamon, gently warming and turning them in the butter for 3–4 minutes until softened and glossy.
- Transfer to a serving plate.
- Garnish with chopped almonds and serve warm.
Introduction: Warm dates gently softened in clarified butter, a simple, rich dessert reflecting the deep importance of dates in Mauritanian food culture.
Cultural Background: Dates are one of Mauritania’s most treasured foods, and warming them in butter is a traditional way to serve them as a small, luxurious dessert, often offered to guests alongside tea.
Tips: Keep the heat low so the butter doesn’t burn while the dates warm through. Serve immediately while still warm for the best texture.
Variations: Add a drizzle of honey for extra sweetness. Stuff the dates with a little almond paste before warming for a more elaborate version.
Storage: Best eaten fresh; leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Reheating: Warm gently in a pan over low heat for 1–2 minutes before serving.
Nutrition: Per serving (approx., 5 dates): 230 kcal, 2 g protein, 10 g fat, 36 g carbohydrate.
FAQs:
Q: Can I use regular butter instead of clarified butter?
A: Yes, though clarified butter (ghee) gives a
Q: Is this dessert very sweet?
A: The natural sweetness of the dates is the main flavour, gently
- Soft dates, pitted — 20
- Clarified butter — 3 tbsp (ghee)
- Ground cinnamon — 1/4 tsp
- Chopped almonds, to garnish — 1 tbsp
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