Cape Breton 'Pork' Pies Recipe
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Cape Breton 'Pork' Pies

By: poush  
"The name of this recipe is a little misleading; there is no pork in these sweet treats! A crisp cookie tart shell, a sweet date filling, and maple icing make these tarts a unique and delicious Cape Breton treat! Use more or less icing on each tart, depending on how sweet you like them."

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Prep Time:
55 Min
Cook Time:
26 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 31 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 48 tarts
 

Ingredients

  • Tart Shells
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup butter, softened
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  • Filling
  • 2 1/4 cups chopped pitted dates
  • 1 cup water
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  •  
  • Icing
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon maple extract

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. Tart shells: Sift together flour and 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar in a bowl. Cut in 1 cup butter; knead until well blended. Form dough into 3/4 inch balls. Press evenly into 1 1/2 inch tart cups on the bottom and up the sides to form a shell.
  3. Bake in preheated oven until pale gold, about 16 minutes. Let shells cool in the pan. Gently loosen and remove them from pan using a knife.
  4. Filling: Combine dates, water, brown sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; boil gently for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Mash dates with a fork as they cook. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Allow mixture to cool before spooning into tart shells.
  5. Icing: Cream 1/4 cup butter in a small bowl with an electric mixer. Gradually add 1 cup of the sugar while continuing to mix. Add the milk, remaining 1 1/4 cups sugar, and maple extract. Beat at high speed until smooth. Icing should be thick enough to pipe. Spoon mixture into pastry bag with a small round or star-shaped tip. Pipe a swirl of icing on each tart.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 123 | Total Fat: 4.9g | Cholesterol: 13mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2008 by sueb 
Delicios! I made the pastry by adding 6 oz. cream cheese. I cooked the dates with orange... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2008 by folee 
These were absolutely fantastic. I took them to a work Christmas potluck, and everyone loved... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2009 by maryi3boys 
When your not living in Cape Breton, every chance to eat something that is truely a Cape... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2009 by MATT2KEN 
absolutely fabulous! and they are easier than they seem too. MORE

 
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