MOROCCAN ALMOND PASTRY

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This is a flaky Moroccan dessert of phyllo dough stuffed with ground almonds & sugar, topped with honey.

Provided by FDADELKARIM

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 12 triangles

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups ground almonds
4 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
5 tablespoons sweet unsalted butter
1 egg
12 sheets phyllo dough
1 egg yolk, beaten
1/2 cup peanut oil, for frying
3 tablespoons honey, heated

Steps:

  • Combine the almonds, sugar, & cinnamon in a bowl. Gently melt the butter until just hot then add the almond mixture. Stir continuously until the mixture browns slightly, remove from heat.
  • Let the mixture cool then briskly beat the egg in with it. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Note: Make sure to keep the phyllo dough under a damp towel or it will dry out.
  • Fold each phyllo dough in half making a long thin strip. Place 2 tbsp of mixture at one end & make a triangle packet by folding one side over the filling, continue until the last section. Brush the last fold with egg yoke to seal. Set aside --.
  • Heat the oil & fry the triangles on each side for 1 minute. Finish cooking in the oven for 3 minutes. Place the triangles in a serving dish & pour the heated honey over them.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 45.8, Sodium 99.2, Carbohydrate 21.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 9.3, Protein 5.5

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