Date Nut Log

Total Time:Prep: 10 min. + chilling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by carla hodenfield

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 13, 2022

My mother served this dessert one year after a big holiday meal. We all thought it was delicious. Since then I've made it for various clubs that meet with dessert on their minds! -Carla Hodenfield, Ray, North Dakota

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Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, divided
  • 24 large marshmallows, snipped
  • 8 ounces dates, chopped
  • 2 cups chopped walnuts
  • 1-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
  • Whipped cream, optional
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Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine 2 cups of graham cracker crumbs, marshmallows, dates and walnuts. Stir in cream; mix thoroughly. Shape into a 14x3-in. log. Roll in remaining crumbs.
  2. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap or foil. Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight. Slice; garnish with whipped cream if desired.