Pâtisserie Orientale

Pâtisserie Orientale is a delightful fusion of French pastry techniques and Middle Eastern flavors, featuring flaky pastry filled with a sweet almond paste and fragrant orange blossom water. This Halal snack is perfect for sharing, offering a unique taste experience that’s both rich and aromatic.

Ingredients

• Puff pastry - 250 grams
• Ground almonds - 100 grams
• Powdered sugar - 75 grams
• Egg - 1 large
• Orange blossom water - 1 tablespoon
• Ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
• Butter - 30 grams (melted)
• Sesame seeds - 2 tablespoons (for garnish)
• Icing sugar - for dusting

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a bowl, mix together the ground almonds, powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, and orange blossom water.
3. Add the egg to the almond mixture and combine until smooth. Stir in the melted butter until fully incorporated.
4. Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to about 3 mm thickness.
5. Cut the pastry into squares or circles, around 10 cm in diameter.
6. Place a tablespoon of the almond filling in the center of each pastry piece.
7. Fold the pastry over to create a half-moon shape and press the edges to seal. You can use a fork to crimp the edges.
8. Place the filled pastries on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
9. Brush the tops with a bit of melted butter and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
11. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before dusting with icing sugar.
12. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 50 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in healthy fats from almonds which support heart health.
• Provides a good source of protein and fiber, promoting satiety.

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