ORANGE-PISTACHIO PHYLLO DIAMONDS

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Orange-Pistachio Phyllo Diamonds image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 4h10m

Yield about 32 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly, plus more for the pan
1 7-ounce log almond paste, broken into small pieces
2 large eggs plus 2 egg yolks
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons orange blossom water
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
8 ounces frozen phyllo sheets, thawed and torn into pieces
3/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup unsalted pistachios, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter the bottom and sides of a 9-inch square baking dish. Combine the almond paste, whole eggs, egg yolks, melted butter and 1/4 cup sugar in a food processor. Pulse until combined with a few small lumps of almond paste. Add 1 tablespoon orange blossom water, the baking powder, salt and vanilla; pulse to combine. Add the phyllo pieces and pulse until finely chopped. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan. Bake until golden brown and firm on top, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the syrup: Heat the orange juice, honey, lemon juice, the remaining 3/4 cup sugar and the remaining 1 tablespoon orange blossom water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring, until dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm.
  • Remove the baking dish from the oven and immediately pour half of the syrup over the cake; let soak in, 15 minutes. Add the pistachios to the remaining syrup and pour over the cake, spreading the pistachios with a rubber spatula. Transfer to a rack and let cool completely in the pan, about 3 hours, tipping the pan occasionally to distribute the syrup. Cut diagonally into small diamonds.

boop Jenkins
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I've made these several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


malik abdulhafeez
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These are the perfect dessert for a summer party. They're light and refreshing, and they're sure to impress your guests.


Chiedozie Ogbodo
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I made these for a brunch party and they were the perfect finger food. They're easy to eat and they're not too heavy.


okereafor kate
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These are so beautiful and festive. I made them for Christmas and they were a huge hit.


Séphora RVT
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I'm not a huge fan of orange, but I really enjoyed these. The pistachio filling is the perfect balance to the orange flavor.


David Portillo
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These are the perfect dessert to make ahead of time. I made them the day before my party and they were still just as delicious the next day.


Shaikat Sarkar
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I made these for my family and they loved them! My kids especially loved the pistachio filling.


Bountiful Babylon
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These were a little bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. They're so delicious and they look so elegant.


Patrick Jino
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I've made these several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Dylan Gibbs
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These are so easy to make and they look so impressive. I'm definitely going to make these again for my next dinner party.


KhalidSaifullah Noori
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I made these for a party last weekend and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


ANDAH EMMANUEL
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These were absolutely delicious! The combination of orange and pistachio is perfect, and the phyllo dough is so flaky and crispy. I will definitely be making these again.