Hidden Berry Dessert Squares

Name: Hidden Berry Dessert Squares
Ingredients: 2 cups dates or date paste; 1½ cups whole grain bread crumbs; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 2 pinches sea salt; 2 pounds unpeeled sweet potatoes, baked until tender (about 3 cups mashed); 3–4 tablespoons pure cane sugar; 1½ tablespoons lemon zest; 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract; 2 cups mixed fresh berries, plus more for garnish

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Servings: 9

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2 cups dates or date paste1½ cups whole grain bread crumbs2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract2 pinches sea salt2 pounds unpeeled sweet potatoes, baked until tender (about 3 cups mashed)3–4 tablespoons pure cane sugar1½ tablespoons lemon zest1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract2 cups mixed fresh berries, plus more for garnish

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Step 1

Place the dates in the bowl of a food processor, and pulse to break into small bits. Add the bread crumbs, vanilla, and salt, and pulse to the texture of coarse sand.

Step 2

Reserve ¼ cup of the crumble for topping, and press the rest of it into the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish. Press down to make an even, compact base layer. Transfer dish to refrigerator to chill for 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 3

Scoop the interior of the sweet potatoes into the bowl of a food processor, and discard potato skins. Add sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla to the sweet potato. Purée to a smooth, creamy texture.

Step 4

Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator, and spread a layer of fresh berries over the base layer. Cover the berries evenly with all of the sweet potato puree, and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle the reserved crumble on top.

Step 5

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until ready to serve. To serve, cut into 16 squares, and garnish with fresh berries.