Egg Rub
Description
This comforting dessert features tender dumplings made with dates, cream cheese, and lemon zest, simmered in a warm golden syrup. The dough is soft and slightly chewy, bursting with fruity sweetness from the chopped dates. The creamy lemon curd center balances the rich caramel sauce beautifully. Ideal for a cozy afternoon tea or as a nostalgic dessert after a hearty meal, this dish brings a taste of traditional home baking. Simple ingredients come together to create a warm, inviting treat that satisfies any sweet tooth. Perfect for sharing with family and friends during the colder months.Ingredients
Directions
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Prepare the date filling by placing chopped dates and bicarbonate of soda in a bowl. Pour over boiling water, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes. Mash with a fork until smooth.
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In a separate bowl, sift self-raising flour into a large bowl. Rub in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Make a well in the center of the flour mixture. Add the date mixture and lightly whisked egg. Using a round-bladed knife in a cutting action, mix to form a soft dough.
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To make the syrup, place water, caster sugar, and golden syrup in a large saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat for 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves.
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Increase heat to moderate and bring the syrup to the boil.
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To make the dumplings, carefully drop heaped tablespoon measures of dough into the boiling syrup in the pan.
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Cover with a tight-fitting lid. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the dumplings comes out clean.
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Serve dumplings warm with the syrup and a scoop of cream or ice-cream.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 2280.9kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 74.4g115%
- Saturated Fat 44.2g221%
- Cholesterol 183.0mg61%
- Sodium 2282.5mg96%
- Total Carbohydrate 376.5g126%
- Dietary Fiber 10.3g42%
- Sugars 204.5g
- Protein 34.5g69%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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