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Moroccan Honey Almond Cigars

Flaky phyllo pastry rolls filled with sweet almond paste and drizzled with fragrant honey syrup.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 20 pastries
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Moroccan
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Almond Filling
  • 2 cups ground almonds
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp orange blossom water
  • 1 tbsp melted butter
Pastry
  • 12 sheets phyllo dough
  • 0.5 cup melted butter
Honey Syrup
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1 tbsp orange blossom water
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Pastry brush
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Mix ground almonds, sugar, cinnamon, orange blossom water, and butter.
  2. Cut phyllo into strips and fill with almond paste.
  3. Roll tightly into cigar shapes and brush with butter.
  4. Bake at 350°F for 18–22 minutes until golden.
  5. Drizzle warm honey syrup and garnish with sesame seeds.

Notes

Can be baked or fried depending on preference.