Ingredients

• Ingredients Dates: 1 pack of medjool dates (approximately 2-3 medjool dates per person) 1 tsp plain vegan cream cheese (Tofutti, Tesco or Sheese) per date Sauce: 60ml/4 tbsp sweet or medium sherry made up with water to 250ml/8fl oz (many sherries – including most of Harvey’s – are vegan but check first) 1 tsp arrowroot or 2 tsp cornflour if you can’t get it 1 tbsp dark brown sugar ½ tsp vanilla extract

Preparation

• Preparation Serves 4 Method Mix arrowroot into the sherry/water, whisking well. Bring to the boil, stirring continuously. Add the sugar and vanilla extract and simmer for a few minutes – until the sugar is dissolved. Let it cool – you want the sauce to be just warm. Split the dates with a sharp knife and spoon cream cheese into each one. Place the dates on a serving plate, drizzle the sauce artistically around them and serve.