Pantry / RICETTI
Maltese pressed dates and walnuts
Dates and walnuts pressed into a log for slicing.
◷ 30 min / 12 servings
Method
- Check dates for remaining stones and chop very finely.
- Mash or process to a thick paste. Add walnuts, zest and cinnamon.
- Press together; add a little juice only if too dry. Shape a 5 cm diameter log on baking paper.
- Roll tightly in the paper and chill for 4 hours. Slice and keep refrigerated.
✳ From the kitchen
Serve this fruit confection in small portions. Time excludes chilling.
Tradition reference
Savina · Traditional Gozitan foods and confections ↗Reference for the dish tradition. This recipe is an original home-kitchen adaptation; family versions vary. Not professionally kitchen-tested.