DATE NUT CRACKER DESSERT

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Notes Billie Moss of El Sobrante, California, "This chewy treat has a refreshing lemon topping. It's always a hit."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar, divided
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 60 wafers)
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup chopped nuts
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

In a bowl, beat eggs and 1/2 cup sugar until thickened. Combine baking powder and remaining sugar; beat into egg mixture. Add crumbs, dates, nuts, orange zest and vanilla; stir well. Pour into a well-greased 10-in. pie plate or 11x7-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Combine topping ingredients; let stand at room temperature until pie has cooled for 30 minutes (topping will thicken). Spread over pie. Cool completely. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.