Alternative names | Stuffed dates |
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Course | Tea, coffee |
Place of origin | Spain |
Main ingredients | Dates, marzipan |
Variations | Bacon-wrapped with plantain filling |
Dátiles rellenos are stuffed dates in Spanish cuisine. They can be made with different fillings and are often served as a sweet dish to accompany tea or coffee. Dátiles rellenos de almendras is made by filling dates with marzipan that has been colored and flavored with a little liquor. [1] The filling can be made with ground almonds, sugar, and flavorings like rose water and almond essence. [2] They can also be made envueltos en tocino, wrapped in bacon, with almond or plaintain filling. [3] [4] Another version is filled with soft cheese such as mascarpone or cream cheese, and topped with whole nuts. [5]
Alternative names | Stuffed dates |
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Course | Tea, coffee |
Place of origin | Spain |
Main ingredients | Dates, marzipan |
Variations | Bacon-wrapped with plantain filling |
Dátiles rellenos are stuffed dates in Spanish cuisine. They can be made with different fillings and are often served as a sweet dish to accompany tea or coffee. Dátiles rellenos de almendras is made by filling dates with marzipan that has been colored and flavored with a little liquor. [1] The filling can be made with ground almonds, sugar, and flavorings like rose water and almond essence. [2] They can also be made envueltos en tocino, wrapped in bacon, with almond or plaintain filling. [3] [4] Another version is filled with soft cheese such as mascarpone or cream cheese, and topped with whole nuts. [5]