Date Nut Cracker Dessert

Name: Date Nut Cracker Dessert
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; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon sugar

12 ingredients

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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
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon sugar

Directions

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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.