Date Pie
4 servings
45 minutes
Date pie is a refined dessert of Italian cuisine that delights with its delicate texture and rich flavor. Dates, ground into a thick paste, give the pie natural sweetness and light caramel notes, while cinnamon and cocoa add a warm, spicy aroma. This pie pairs perfectly with a cup of strong coffee or a gentle chocolate sauce that can be prepared separately. Historically, dates were used in Italian baking for their natural sweetness and ability to create rich flavor nuances. Served in a cozy home atmosphere or at a festive table, it provides a sense of warmth and comfort. Thanks to yogurt and baking powder, the dough remains airy, while butter adds richness. An ideal choice for lovers of Italian desserts who appreciate the balance of sweetness and spice.
1
Place the dates in a pot, add baking soda and 200 ml of boiling water, let it sit for 2 minutes – then pour out the water. Blend the dates into a thick paste. Whip the butter with sugar, add eggs, flour, cinnamon, cocoa, and mix everything. Then add yogurt, baking powder, and the crushed dates. Pour the resulting batter into a greased pan and bake for 35 minutes at 180°C.
- Dates: 250 g
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- Butter: 100 g
- Sugar: 4 tablespoons
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
- Wheat flour: 200 g
- Cinnamon: 2 teaspoons
- Cocoa powder: 2 tablespoons
- Plain (natural) yoghurt: 2 tablespoons
- Baking powder (raising agent): 1 tablespoon
2
You can make chocolate sauce for it: mix 100 ml of vegetable oil, 6 tablespoons of milk, 6 tablespoons of sugar, 3 tablespoons of cocoa, and cook the mixture over low heat until thickened.
- Sugar: 4 tablespoons
- Cocoa powder: 2 tablespoons
