Date-Walnut Turnovers
Makes : 18 turnovers.
Ingredients :
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 (8-ounce) package (1 1/2 cups) chopped dates
1/4 cup Butter, softened
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 (17.3-ounce) package frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
Ice cream or Heavy Whipping Cream, whipped, if desired
Directions :
1. Heat oven to 400°F.
2. Place walnuts and dates in food processor bowl fitted with metal blade.
3. Cover; process until finely chopped (1 minute).
4. Add butter, flour, sugar and cardamom; process until well mixed (30 seconds to 1
minute).
5. Roll out each sheet of puff pastry on lightly floured surface into 10 1/2-inch square.
6. Cut each into nine (3 1/2-inch) squares.
7. Divide date mixture evenly among squares. (If necessary, brush edges lightly with
water before sealing.)
8. Starting with one corner, fold each square diagonally in half to form triangle.
9. Seal edges together with fork.
10. Place turnovers onto ungreased large baking sheets.
11. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until turnovers are lightly browned.
12. To serve, top with ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.
Tip :
Freeze baked turnovers. To reheat, thaw turnovers. Heat oven to 350°F. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts (1 turnover) :
Calories: 260,
Fat: 17g,
Cholesterol: 5mg,
Sodium: 95mg,
Carbohydrates: 25g,
Dietary Fiber: 2g,
Protein: 4g
Courtesy : Land O Lakes, Inc.
