Description
A luxurious Middle Eastern dessert featuring layers of flaky, golden puff pastry filled with a rich mixture of sweetened nuts and creamy cheese, drizzled with honey and topped with crushed pistachios. A perfect fusion of crisp, creamy, and nutty flavors.
Ingredients
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For the Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
For the Nut Filling:
- 1 cup walnuts (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup pistachios (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
For the Cream Filling:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese or mascarpone
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Garnish:
- 1/4 cup honey (for drizzling)
- 2 tablespoons crushed pistachios
Instructions
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Prepare the Pastry:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut into small circles.
- Brush with egg wash and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Let cool.
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Prepare the Nut Filling:
- In a bowl, mix chopped walnuts, pistachios, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until combined.
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Prepare the Cream Filling:
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Fold in ricotta (or mascarpone), powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
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Assemble:
- Slice each baked puff pastry circle in half.
- Spoon a layer of the nut filling onto the bottom half, followed by a dollop of the cream mixture.
- Place the top pastry layer over the filling.
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Garnish & Serve:
- Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with crushed pistachios.
- Serve fresh.
Notes
- Best served immediately for optimal texture.
- Substitute phyllo dough for a more traditional baklava-like texture.
- Add a pinch of cardamom to the nut mixture for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Middle Eastern Sweets
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
