Date-Pineapple Square
📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Desserts A delightful date and pineapple square featuring a yellow sheet cake base topped with a creamy fruit and gelatin mixture. Chilled until set, it makes for a refreshing and sweet dessert portioned for a crowd.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 mins | 10 mins | 2 hours | 15 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Saucepan
- Mixing bowl
- 9x13 inch baking pan
Ingredients
Filling and Topping
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 1/2 cups | Dates | Finely snipped, 8 oz pkg |
| 1 can (8 3/4 oz) | Crushed pineapple | Undrained (1 cup) |
| 1 tbsp | Sugar | None |
| 1 dash | Salt | None |
| 1 tbsp | Unflavored gelatin | None |
| 1/2 cup | Cold water | None |
| 2 tbsp | Lemon juice | None |
| 1 cup | Whipping cream | Whipped |
Base
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yellow sheet cake | 13x9x2 inch baked cake |
Instructions
Step 1: Preparing the Fruit Mixture
- Combine 1 1/2 cups dates, 1 can (8 3/4 oz) crushed pineapple, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1 dash salt in a saucepan.
- Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally until the mixture is hot and bubbling.
Step 2: Adding Gelatin and Cooling
- Soften 1 tbsp unflavored gelatin in 1/2 cup cold water.
- Add the softened gelatin to the hot date mixture and stir until completely dissolved.
- Stir in 2 tbsp lemon juice, then cool until slightly thickened to a syrupy consistency.
Step 3: Assembling and Chilling
- Fold 1 cup whipping cream (whipped) into the cooled date and pineapple mixture until smooth.
- Spread the date-pineapple topping evenly over the 1 yellow sheet cake.
- Chill in the refrigerator until thoroughly set, mark off into 15 servings, and garnish with additional dates and pecans before serving.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Cover and chill in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight before slicing and serving.
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