Sweets / RICETTI
Maltese date tart
A date, walnut and citrus tart in sweet pastry.
◷ 95 min / 8 servings
Method
- Simmer dates with water and orange juice 10–15 minutes until a thick paste forms.
- Mix in walnuts, cinnamon and zest and cool.
- Line a 24 cm tin with three-quarters of the pastry. Fill and make a lattice from the remainder.
- Bake 35–40 minutes at 180°C, or 160°C fan, until golden. Cool before slicing.
✳ From the kitchen
Dates provide enough sweetness for this filling without added sugar.
Tradition reference
Diar il-Bniet · Maltese sweets and local event menus ↗Reference for the dish tradition. This recipe is an original home-kitchen adaptation; family versions vary. Not professionally kitchen-tested.