Pastry for one (9-inch) pie plate
1 1/4 c. raisins
2 c. boiling water
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
3 eggs, unbeaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. thick cream
1 c. nuts, chopped
1/2 c. dates, chopped

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line pie plate with pastry. Soak raisins in boiling water for 30 minutes. Drain well on absorbent paper. Beat sugar and butter together until light and fluffy. Add whole eggs, one at a time, beating briskly after each egg has been added. Add vanilla, cream, nuts, raisins and dates. Pour into unbaked pastry. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes. Serves 6.