A few suggestions...
I usually soak my dates, having pitted and chopped them first, but you can also soak them first, then remove the pits and cut them in halves or quarters after this (or just pull the pits out with your fingers).
Not exact matches
* if using dried
dates I
usually soak them in boiling water for 5 mins before using — this softens them up so they blend easier.
I
usually soak the nuts and
dates overnight, but you can speed up the process by
soaking them just for an hour.
Soak cashews & dates, separately (you can do this overnight or if you are like me and forget, I usually just soak them in very warm water for about 10 - 20 minut
Soak cashews &
dates, separately (you can do this overnight or if you are like me and forget, I
usually just
soak them in very warm water for about 10 - 20 minut
soak them in very warm water for about 10 - 20 minutes).
Usually when I
soak beans, I tend to
soak more than the recipe calls for so I can use them for other recipes at a later
date.
Another fun option is
dates (
usually soaked for up to a few hours to rehydrate, to help them smooth out a bit), which also help add a creamy texture.