Kharouf

Kharouf is a delightful Lebanese dessert made from layers of flaky pastry filled with a rich mixture of nuts and sweetened with a hint of rose water. This unique treat is perfect for sharing and embodies the essence of traditional Middle Eastern sweets.

Ingredients

• Phyllo pastry - 4 sheets
• Unsalted butter - 50 grams, melted
• Walnuts - 50 grams, finely chopped
• Pistachios - 30 grams, finely chopped
• Sugar - 40 grams
• Ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
• Rose water - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 2 tablespoons
• Powdered sugar - for dusting

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a small bowl, combine the chopped walnuts, chopped pistachios, sugar, and ground cinnamon.
3. Lay one sheet of phyllo pastry on a clean surface and brush it generously with melted butter. Repeat this process for two more sheets, stacking them on top of each other.
4. Spread half of the nut mixture evenly over the pastry layers.
5. Fold the edges of the phyllo pastry over the filling and roll it up tightly to form a log.
6. Place the log seam side down on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Brush the top with more melted butter.
7. Repeat the process with the remaining phyllo sheets and nut mixture to make a second log.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
9. Remove from the oven and drizzle with honey and rose water while still warm.
10. Allow to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and slicing into pieces. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 43 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 15 g
• Sodium: 50 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in healthy fats from nuts, which support heart health.
• Contains fiber from nuts, promoting digestive health.

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