Kompas.com – Nastar is synonymous with sweet and legit pineapple jam filling. However, nastar with dates and cheese stuffing gives a different taste sensation.
Dates present a richer natural sweet taste, while cheese gives a balanced savory touch. This combination makes Nastar not too sweet and more delicious.
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Many people are looking for premium nastar recipes that are melted and forth, but often experience difficulties when baking. The temperature of the oven that is too hot can make the nastar cracked and less shiny.
In the recipe article reported by the book “Special krenyes“(2022) By Restu Utami Dewi published by Kawan Pustaka, will be discussed how to make 1 kg nastar with cheese dates.
The right baking technique is also explained so that the results are softer and remain crispy outside.
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Cheese dates nastar recipe
Cheese dates nastar
Dough ingredients
- 100 grams of butter
- 100 grams of margarine
- 50 grams of refined sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 100 grams of grated cheddar cheese
- 30 grams of cornstarch
- 30 grams of milk powder
- 270 grams of low protein flour
- Grated cheddar cheese for sprinkling
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Stuffing material
- 500 grams of date palm meat, puree, elongated shape
Prefinery material
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
- (Mix all ingredients then strain before use)
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How to make nastar cheese dates
1. Beat butter, margarine, and sugar
In a large container, beaten butter, margarine, and refined sugar that has been sifted until soft (about 1 minute). Add the egg yolk, then shake it back for a while.
2. Add cheese and dry ingredients
Add grated cheese, cornstarch, milk powder, and sifted flour. Stir with a spatula until all ingredients are well mixed and the dough does not stick to the hand.
3. Weigh and form the dough
Take 8 grams of dough, then flatten it. Fill with dates that have been formed elongated weighing 5 grams, then close again.
4. Arrange on the pan