--- title: Manuka Honey Date Upside-Down Puff Pastry Tarts description: Made with four ingredients, these Honey Date Upside-Down Puff Pastry Tarts are quick & easy to make, naturally sweet, and 100% crowd-pleasing! image: https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/IMG_1398.jpg --- [![Joolies California Superfruit](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/joolies_logo_tm11.png)](https://joolies.com/) - [Shop](https://joolies.com/collections/all) - [Find Us](https://joolies.com/pages/find-us) - [Recipes & More](https://blog.joolies.com/) - [Date-able Recipes](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/date-able-recipes) - [Company News](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/company-news) - [Healthy Living](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/healthy-living) - [Dates 101](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/dates-101) - [Our Dates](https://joolies.com/pages/our-dates) - [Sustainability](https://go.joolies.com/sustainability) - [Our Story](https://joolies.com/pages/our-story) - [Wholesale](https://go.joolies.com/wholesale) [![julies](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/Joolies_June_2019/Images/logo.svg)](https://joolies.com/) ![organic medjool dates](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/Scree8oluynshot_111.png) # Date Book [All](https://blog.joolies.com/) [Date-able Recipes](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/date-able-recipes) [Company News](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/company-news) [Healthy Living](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/healthy-living) [Dates 101](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/dates-101) # Manuka Honey Date Upside-Down Puff Pastry Tarts 4 Minute Read Tags: [Date-able Recipes](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/date-able-recipes) [Nut-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/nut-free) [Vegetarian](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/vegetarian) [Gluten-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/gluten-free) [Dairy-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/dairy-free) [Soy-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/soy-free) [Refined Sugar-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/refined-sugar-free) [Peanut-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/peanut-free) [Breakfast](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/breakfast) [Snack](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/snack) [Dessert](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/dessert) Written by [Abby](https://blog.joolies.com/author/abby) ![medjool dates](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/IMG_1398.jpg) *Made with four simple ingredients, these Manuka Honey Date Upside-Down Puff Pastry Tarts are quick & easy to make, naturally sweet, and 100% crowd-pleasing! Dairy-free, Refined Sugar-Free, and Gluten-Free Option.* Tis the season of gathering, hosting, baking, and entertaining--reuniting with friends and family you haven't seen since this time last year (or longer!), carrying on traditions while also creating new ones. While this cheerful season is one so many of us anticipate all year, it can get pretty exhausting! That's where these Manuka Honey Date Upside-Down Puff Pastry Tarts come to the rescue. The viral sensation of the upside-down pastry has taken kitchens by storm, loved for its ease and versatility--no fancy shaping or crimping needed! They are the perfect remedy when you're in a pinch and need something delicious expeditiously. ![medjool dates](https://blog.joolies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_1405.jpg?width=4284&height=5712&name=IMG_1405.jpg) Flaky, caramel-y, and beautifully golden, these tarts turn four simple ingredients into an irresistible bite that will quickly become a crowd favorite! The natural sweetness of soft, chewy [Joolies medjool dates](https://joolies.com/collections/all) and rich, creamy [Wedderspoon Manuka Honey](https://wedderspoon.com/collections/manuka-honey/products/raw-organic-manuka-honey-mgo-100-250g?variant=49539640361207) caramelize beneath a blanket of puff pastry, and are finished off with a glossy egg wash. Simple, yet indulgent, the flavor profiles of each ingredient meld together to deliver the perfect balance of natural sweetness and buttery crunch--they feel fancy without the fuss! ![medjool dates](https://blog.joolies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_1399.jpg?width=3024&height=4032&name=IMG_1399.jpg) ## Ingredients you'll need: 1. 1. [Joolies Organic Medjool Dates](https://joolies.com/collections/all/products/organic-medjool-dates-pack-of-two-whole-12oz-bags) - Medjool dates become even more caramel-like when warmed, adding amazing texture, moistness, and a boost of nutrients like potassium (3x that of a banana!), magnesium, fiber, Vitamin B's, etc! Whether you're team pitted or whole, both work equally as delicious and still give you all the [amazing benefits of dates](https://blog.joolies.com/9-reasons-to-eat-medjool-dates-every-day)!  2. [Wedderspoon Manuka Honey](https://wedderspoon.com/collections/manuka-honey/products/raw-organic-manuka-honey-mgo-100-250g?variant=49539640361207) - This silky, smooth Manuka Honey caramelizes beautifully and keeps the date slices nestled in place as the puff pastry bakes. Its creamy texture deepens the flavor, highlighting those warm caramel and earthy notes. Each golden spoonful delivers a complex, creamy taste and a natural boost of living enzymes and antioxidants. 3. **Pre-Rolled Puff Pastry** - You'll find these in the freezer section with the dinner rolls or in the refrigerated section next to the tubes of cinnamon rolls, croissants, etc. If you are looking for a gluten-free option, our friends over at [Sweet Loren's](https://sweetlorens.com/products/puff-pastry) have a fabulous pre-rolled puff pastry!  4. **Egg** - We'll need one egg whisked with a tablespoon of water to make the egg wash. Brushing the egg wash over the puff pastry before baking helps give the tarts that gorgeous golden shine. If you make this viral baked treat, be sure to tag us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/jooliesdates/) and [Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/jooliesdates/overview/) so we can see all your date-able date recipe recreations! And you can always comment below! ![medjool dates](https://blog.joolies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_1407.jpg?width=3024&height=4032&name=IMG_1407.jpg) ## More Date-able Recipes You'll Love: - - [Whipped Goat Cheese Dip with Bacon and Dates](https://blog.joolies.com/savory-goat-cheese-stuffed-dates) - [Peppermint Date Bark](https://blog.joolies.com/peppermint-date-bark) - [Rosemary Date Cornbread](https://blog.joolies.com/rosemary-date-cornbread) - [No Bake Samoa Cookies](https://blog.joolies.com/5-ingredient-no-bake-samoa-cookies) - [Take 5 Stuffed Dates](https://blog.joolies.com/take-5-stuffed-dates) - [Date Dijon Glazed Brussel Sprouts](https://blog.joolies.com/date-dijon-glazed-roasted-brussels-sprouts) ![HONEY-DATE-PUFF-PASTRY-PIN](https://blog.joolies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HONEY-DATE-PUFF-PASTRY-PIN.jpg?width=488&height=1220&name=HONEY-DATE-PUFF-PASTRY-PIN.jpg)   ## Manuka Honey Date Upside-Down Puff Pastry Tarts Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Refined Sugar-Free - prep time: 10 minutes - bake time: 12-15 minutes - total time: 22-25 minutes **Servings: 6**   **INGREDIENTS:** - 6-8 [Joolies dates](https://joolies.com/collections/all/products/organic-medjool-dates-whole-2-pack), pitted - 1/3 cup [Wedderspoon Manuka Honey](https://wedderspoon.com/collections/manuka-honey/products/raw-organic-manuka-honey-mgo-100-250g?variant=49539640361207) - 1 puff pastry sheet - 1 egg - 1 tbsp water   **DIRECTIONS:** 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Prepare the egg wash by whisking one egg with 1 tbsp of water and set aside. 2. Cut the thawed puff pastry into six, 4x4 squares. Then pit each date and slice into slivers. 3. First, drizzle 1 tbsp of honey on the parchment paper then place several date slices on top of the honey. Next, place one square of puff pastry over the dates. 4. Once they are all assembled, seal the edges by gently pressing them down with a fork. Brush the egg wash on top of each tart. 5. Pop the pastries in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until they are golden brown. Let them cool for a few minutes before flipping them over. For a finishing touch, drizzle some honey on top before serving and enjoy!  [DOWNLOAD RECIPE](https://go.joolies.com/download-recipe-honey-date-upside-down-puff-pastry-tartshoney-date-upside-down-puff-pastry-tarts-download) [BUY NOW ONLINE](https://joolies-dates.myshopify.com/cart/44997410292031:1?channel=buy_button) ## Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest promotions, recipes, date-ing tips and giveaway opportunities! ### Subscribe Here! ![organic medjool dates](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/joolies_circle_logo_tm.png) - [Shop](https://joolies.com/collections/all) - [Find Us](https://joolies.com/pages/find-us) - [Our Dates](https://joolies.com/pages/our-dates) - [Our Story](https://joolies.com/pages/our-story) - [Press](https://go.joolies.com/press) - [Wholesale](https://joolies.com/pages/wholesale) - [Blog](https://blog.joolies.com/) - GET IN TOUCH Grown \[with love\] under the California sun 🌴☀️ Path Copy@3x Created with Sketch. ![date](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/5221331/Joolies_June_2019/Images/date-new_250x250.png) [![Joolies](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/joolies_circle_logo_tm.png)](https://joolies.com/collections/frontpage/products/whole) [![Joolies](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/joolies_circle_logo_tm.png)](https://joolies.com/collections/frontpage/products/datesyrup) [![Joolies](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/joolies_circle_logo_tm.png)](https://joolies.com/collections/frontpage/products/pitted) [Shop Now](https://joolies.com/products/whole) [info@joolies.com](mailto:info@joolies.com) © 2020. 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The viral sensation of the upside-down pastry has taken kitchens by storm, loved for its ease and versatility--no fancy shaping or crimping needed! They are the perfect remedy when you're in a pinch and need something delicious expeditiously. Flaky, caramel-y, and beautifully golden, these tarts turn four simple ingredients into an irresistible bite that will quickly become a crowd favorite! The natural sweetness of soft, chewy Joolies medjool dates and rich, creamy Wedderspoon Manuka Honey caramelize beneath a blanket of puff pastry, and are finished off with a glossy egg wash. Simple, yet indulgent, the flavor profiles of each ingredient meld together to deliver the perfect balance of natural sweetness and buttery crunch--they feel fancy without the fuss!   Ingredients you'll need: Joolies Organic Medjool Dates Medjool dates become even more caramel-like when warmed, adding amazing texture, moistness, and a boost of nutrients like potassium (3x that of a banana!), magnesium, fiber, Vitamin B's, etc! Whether you're team pitted or whole, both work equally as delicious and still give you all the amazing benefits of dates!  Wedderspoon Manuka Honey This silky, smooth Manuka Honey caramelizes beautifully and keeps the date slices nestled in place as the puff pastry bakes. Its creamy texture deepens the flavor, highlighting those warm caramel and earthy notes. Each golden spoonful delivers a complex, creamy taste and a natural boost of living enzymes and antioxidants. 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