Rice Krispies and Date Bars Recipe

Rice Krispies and Date Bars

Recipe by Jackie Cameron

Justin Bonello reminds me about rice krispies-bars. His version sounds more like a rice krispies brittle. My straightforward, rice krispies-and-date bar, recipe results in a crispy texture meeting the sweetness of dates.  Another variation is mixing rice krispies with melted marshmallows. Scrumptiously sweet!

Yields : 12 large Bars (20cm x 25cm)

Ingredients :

150 g Margarine

250 g Dates

250 g White Sugar

2 t Vanilla Essence

125 g Rice Krispies

Extras

Salted Butter

Desiccated Coconut

Method :

1) Butter a dish and lightly sprinkle this with coconut. Set aside

2) Melt the margarine, dates and sugar together until all the sugar crystals are dissolved

3) Add the vanilla essence and rice krispies

4) Place this into the prepared dish, press the mixture down with damp fingers, to prevent sticking and lightly sprinkle more coconut on the top

5) Cool overnight in the refrigerator or until firm

6) Cut into desired sizes and serve

Please post your comments and any food-related questions below.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Jackie Cameron 
Head Chef 
Hartford House
www.hartford.co.za
jackie@hartford.co.za
+27 33 263 2713

Comments

[Sue]

Hi Jackie

Why is it that when I make a beef stew or casserole, the meat ends up being dry inside?

[Jackie Cameron]

Hi Sue

I am unsure which recipe you are following or what process you are going through or even what meat type you are using.

But what I normally suggest is for a person to pan sear the meat in a very hot, heavy based pot or pan. Being careful not to overload your pot with meat. As you are not wanting to cook the meat but rather sear the outside and lock in all the juices or flavours. You would do the meat amount in batches. And then continue with the rest of the recipe.

I hope this helps. Please let me know if you require anymore information.

Yours in hospitality
Jacqueline Cameron
(Head Chef)