This recipe is for Mary B in NC who was
requesting a Date Nut Roll in the 10-29 09 issue of the
newsletter. My Mom always made this at Christmas when we
were growing up and I still occasionally make it especially
when my brother visits. She called it Honolulu Loaf I don't
know where that name came from. It is delicious.
Date Nut Roll (Honolulu Loaf)
14 Large Marshmallows
1 1/2 Cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
1 Cup Dates
3/4 Cup Chopped Walnuts
1/2 Pint Heavy Cream Whipped (8 ounces and you can use
Whipping Cream)
Cut up marshmallows and dates, then add chopped walnuts and
graham cracker crumbs saving a small amount of crumbs to
roll mixture in. Whip cream (do not sweeten) and fold into
mixture. With hands make a roll about 20 inches long and 2
inches thick. Roll in remaining crumbs. Wrap in wax paper
and then again in foil. Refrigerate a day or so before
serving. Cut in 1 inch pieces when ready to serve. Keep
refrigerated.
Recipe hints: Use large marshmallows, the miniatures do not
work in this. Use whole dates and cut them in 4 or 5 pieces
it's not as good with the precut dates. You can use the wax
paper to work the mixture into a roll. And last but not
least you can use cool whip but it is not as good as real
whipped cream. I hope it's what your looking for.
Amy in Orlando Fl
http://www.nancyskitchen.com
