Recipe ESTHER CLARK
SERVES 8 PREP 30 mins plus 30 mins soaking COOK 8 hrs EASY V
250g pitted dates, chopped
100g butter, plus extra for the basin
4 tbsp treacle
1 tsp vanilla extract
250g light brown soft sugar
300ml double cream
2 eggs, lightly beaten
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