21 date filling recipes

This is an all-purpose filling that can be used for cookies, bars, etc. I use it most often to fill hamantaschen. Extremely simple and delicious.

Old-fashioned oatmeal cookies sandwiched with a thick, homemade date filling. A nostalgic cookie jar classic that makes 36 tender, fruit-filled treats.

Classic Canadian date squares with a buttery oat crumble crust and thick, sticky date filling. A beloved bake sale staple from coast to coast, eh.

Scrumptious little sweet tarts that are simply filled with a bit of brown sugar and dates. No "pork" involved, just old-fashioned Acadian simple goodness.

No-bake strawberry pie with a raw date and nut crust made from walnuts and almonds. Fresh sliced strawberries tossed in maple syrup fill this naturally sweet dessert.

Buttery shortcrust pockets folded around a caramelized coconut filling studded with dates, raisins, and cashews, baked golden. A Sri Lankan sweet pastry with crisp edges and a chewy, nutty center.

Old-fashioned sandwich cookies with a choice of two homemade fillings: raisin with lemon, or chopped date with orange zest and nutmeg. Three dozen per batch.

Peanut butter thumbprint cookies with a chewy raisin-date filling in the center. Nostalgic, tender, and less sweet than the jam-filled version. Makes 60 cookies.

Named after Queen Victoria, who famously enjoyed a slice with her afternoon tea, this classic British cake dates back to the 19th century. Its light, fluffy sponge layers, filled with raspberry jam and whipped cream, embody simple elegance, making it a timeless centerpiece for tea parties or special occasions.

Crispy unsweetened oat cookies sandwiched with a sweet date filling. A Canadian grandma recipe with an icebox dough sliced paper-thin and baked into delicate wafers.

Date sandwich bars with a sticky orange-spiked date filling pressed between buttery oat crumb layers. A nostalgic bake with warm, caramel-sweet flavor in every bite.

A no-bake chocolate-coated date log filled with walnuts, candied cherries, and crystallized ginger. Ground dates kneaded into a roll, coated in melted semisweet chocolate, and finished in chopped walnuts. Old-fashioned confection, no oven needed.

Yeasted apple crescents with a maple syrup whole wheat dough and a fresh apple and date filling. Make the dough overnight and bake golden, buttery rolls the next morning.

These cake-like bars are great for breakfast or snack. For the filling, you can use whatever your favorite dried fruits to substitute the dates.

Creamy cottage cheese and cream cheese filling flavored with dates and orange zest in an oat crust, topped with glazed apricot halves.

Baked orange shells filled with dates, raisins, and walnuts, topped with a fluffy meringue and toasted coconut. A vintage fruit dessert that's pure elegance.