Kurdish Walnut and Date Pastries with Warm Spices
These Kurdish pastries combine walnuts and dates with warm spices, creating a rich flavor profile. They take about 60 minutes to prepare and bake.
These pastries are a unique blend of sweet dates and crunchy walnuts, elevated by warm spices. They offer a delightful texture and flavor profile.
Why This Recipe Works
Flavor Complexity: The combination of walnuts and dates creates a rich, nutty sweetness enhanced by aromatic spices.
Texture Contrast: Phyllo dough provides a crispy outer layer that contrasts beautifully with the soft, chewy filling.
Quick Assembly: Using phyllo dough allows for a relatively quick assembly while still achieving an impressive dessert.
Chef's Pro Tip: For best results, ensure the butter is fully melted and brush each phyllo layer generously to achieve maximum crispiness.
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
60 min
Servings
Ingredients
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Directions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking dish with butter.
- 2
In a bowl, mix chopped walnuts, dates, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until combined.
- 3
Layer phyllo dough sheets, brushing each with melted butter, then add the nut mixture.
- 4
Fold the phyllo over the filling and cut into squares, then brush tops with butter.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, until golden brown.
- 6
Drizzle warm honey over the pastries as soon as they come out of the oven.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
fat
12g
carbs
30g
fiber
3g
sodium
50mg
protein
4g
calories
250
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