Moroccan Orange Blossom Briouat with Almond Filling
Discover the taste of Morocco with these delicate, crispy pastries filled with a luscious almond mixture and infused with the exotic aroma of orange blossom water.
Preparation
Get these tasks done before you start cooking.
Preparing the Almond Filling
- 1
Combine dry ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground almonds, powdered sugar, and cinnamon.
- 2
Add wet ingredients
Mix in the orange blossom water and melted butter until a smooth paste forms.
- 3
Shape logs
Shape the almond mixture into small logs, about 1 inch in length.
Preparing the Pastry
- 1
Cut phyllo strips
Cut phyllo sheets into strips, about 4 inches wide.
- 2
Brush with butter
Lightly brush each strip with melted butter.
- 3
Fold into triangles
Place an almond log at one end of the strip, folding the pastry diagonally to create a triangular shape covering the filling.
How to Make Moroccan Orange Blossom Briouat with Almond Filling
Total time: 2 h 20 min · Yields 4 servings
- 1
Fry the Briouats
Heat oil to medium and fry each briouat until golden brown.
- 2
Make the Syrup
Simmer honey and orange blossom water for 5 minutes over low heat.
- 3
Coat the Briouats
Dip the fried briouats into the syrup while still warm, then transfer to a rack to cool.
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