Ingredients

  • Pillsbury Cinnamon Crescent Rolls 226g
  • Spinneysfood Stuffed Dates 6
  • Spinneysfood Sunflower Oil 2L, for frying
  • Date syrup 3 tbsp
  • Sesame seeds 2 tsp, to serve

Given the cook-at-home nature of Spinneys and natural variations in ingredients, nutritional information is approximated."

Cheat’s luqaimat stuffed with dates

Arabic 10 Mins Prep · 5 Mins Cook


  1. Separate the crescent rolls and halve the dates.
  2. Flatten one roll in the palm of your hand and place 1 half of a date in the centre.
  3. Bringing the edges closed at the top, and roll around to a ball. Repeat with the remaining crescent rolls until all of them are filled. Ensure you close the seam tightly to prevent them from cracking open.
  4. Place the oil in a large pot or deep frying and heat to 180°C.
  5. Carefully drop them into the oil and fry for 3-4 minutes each side until the luqaimat is golden all around.
  6. Drain on kitchen paper, then drizzle with date syrup and sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve while still hot.