Description
Pistachio Rose Water Phyllo Bites are a delightful fusion of crunchy and creamy textures, with the delicate floral notes of rose water perfectly complementing the nutty richness of pistachios. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch from the flaky phyllo pastry, followed by a smooth, sweet filling that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Filling:
- 1 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons rose water
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Phyllo Pastry:
- 8 sheets phyllo dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped pistachios, cream cheese, powdered sugar, rose water, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush it lightly with melted butter.
- Layer another sheet of phyllo on top and brush with more butter. Repeat this process until you have 4 layers.
- Cut the layered phyllo into squares, about 4×4 inches.
- Place a tablespoon of the pistachio filling in the center of each square.
- Fold the corners of the phyllo over the filling to create a pocket and brush the tops with more melted butter.
- Arrange the phyllo bites on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Make-ahead: The filling can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Almonds can be used instead of pistachios for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 phyllo bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 50 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 15 milligrams
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