Not-Your-Grandma’s-Date-Squares Cheesecake

Date squares, also known as matrimonial cake, are a traditional Canadian dessert made with a filling of dates sandwiched between two layers of oat crumble. This recipe combines the flavors of date squares with a creamy cheesecake filling, giving it a modern twist.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 210 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Not-Your-Grandma’s-Date-Squares Cheesecake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Canadian Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Date Squares Crust
• 2 package Cream Cheese
• 1 cup Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 3 large Eggs
• ¹⁄₄ cup All-Purpose Flour
• ¹⁄₂ cup Dates
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• ¹⁄₄ cup Brown Sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Rolled Oats
• ¹⁄₄ cup Chopped Walnuts

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine the date squares crust ingredients and press into the bottom of a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
5. In a small saucepan, combine the dates, butter, brown sugar, rolled oats, and chopped walnuts. Cook over medium heat until the mixture is thickened, about 5 minutes.
6. Spoon the date mixture over the cream cheese layer in the springform pan.
7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 2 hours.
9. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
10. Remove the sides of the springform pan and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22g34%

Total Carbohydrate 46g16%

Sugars 32g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.