Briwat - Moroccan Cookies for Ramadan Recipe Video

How to make delicious moroccan sweets dipped in honey - made with a delicate dough and filled with almonds or walnut paste.

Summary

Preparation Time45 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In1 Hr 5 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexJust EnjoyServings8
TasteMethod
DishSpeciality
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Phyllo dough sheets1 Pound (1 roll)
 Walnuts/Blanched almonds2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Sugar2 Tablespoon
 Cinnamon powder1 Tablespoon
 Orange blossom water1 Tablespoon
 Butter1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs), melted, divided (2 1/2 tbsp for the filling and 1 1/2 tbsp to brush on the phyllo dough)
 Egg yolk1 , lightly beaten
 Honey1 Cup (16 tbs), warmed (as required)
 Sesame seeds2 Tablespoon (as required)
 Oil2 Cup (32 tbs) (For deep frying)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 752 Calories from Fat 436

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 50 g77.1%

Saturated Fat 8.8 g43.9%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 38.3 mg12.8%

Sodium 263 mg11%

Total Carbohydrates 76 g25.4%

Dietary Fiber 4.3 g17.3%

Sugars 37.1 g

Protein 10 g19%

Vitamin A 4.3% Vitamin C 0.97%

Calcium 10.9% Iron 18.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY:
1. In a cooking pan drizzle oil and roast the walnuts for 2 minutes to enhance their flavor.
2. In a food processor or blender, grind them very finely. Add sugar and cinnamon powder and continue grinding till combined.
3. Transfer into a bowl. Add 2 1/2 tablespoons melted butter and blossom water to the walnuts and mix till well combined to a paste. Set aside.

MAKING
4. Take 2 phyllo dough sheets. Brush it generously with remaining melted butter.
5. Using a sharp knife, cut it into 4 long strips.
6. Place a tablespoon of walnut filling on one end of the phyllo dough strip and fold them diagonally to form triangular shaped briwat. Brush egg yolk on the last part of the strip to seal it.
7. In a deep frying pan, heat oil. Place them carefully and fry till golden brown.
8. Drain off excess oil and dip immediately into warm honey.
9. Remove from the honey and sprinkle sesame seeds over it. Let it cool completely before serving.

SERVING
10. In a serving plate, serve the briwat as a dessert.
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