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Double Nut & Date Tassies
"The two-bite pecan tarts satisfy the sweet tooth with far less guilt than pecan pie...."
INGREDIENTS
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Crust
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1/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour (see Note)
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1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
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1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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Pinch of salt
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Filling
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4 ounces pitted dried dates (about 3/4 cup)
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3/4 cup water
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1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
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2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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4 tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese
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1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/2 cup pecans, chopped
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Confectioners’ sugar for dusting or whipped cream for garnish
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