Tajine de Pâtisserie

Tajine de Pâtisserie is a delightful Moroccan pastry dish, infused with aromatic spices and sweetened with honey, perfect for a late-night indulgence. This comforting treat combines the rich flavors of almonds and dates, wrapped in a delicate pastry, making it a unique culinary experience.

Ingredients

• Phyllo pastry - 4 sheets
• Butter - 50 grams, melted
• Almonds - 100 grams, chopped
• Dates - 100 grams, pitted and chopped
• Honey - 2 tablespoons
• Cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
• Powdered sugar - for dusting
• Water - 100 ml

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a bowl, mix the chopped almonds, chopped dates, honey, and cinnamon until well combined.
3. Lay one sheet of phyllo pastry on a clean surface and brush with melted butter. Repeat with the next sheet, stacking them on top of each other.
4. Place a portion of the almond-date mixture in the center of the pastry sheets.
5. Fold the sides of the pastry over the filling and then roll it up tightly to form a log. Brush the top with more melted butter.
6. Repeat steps 3 to 5 for the remaining filling and pastry sheets.
7. Place the rolled pastries on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
9. Serve warm, drizzled with a little extra honey if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 15 g
• Sodium: 50 mg
• Cholesterol: 15 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber from dates and almonds, promoting digestive health.
• Contains healthy fats from almonds that support heart health.

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