Ingredients
– 1 sheet of puff pastry (thawed)
– 1 cup shelled pistachios
– 1 medium orange (zested and juiced)
– ½ cup granulated sugar
– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
– 1 large egg (beaten, for glaze)
– ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
– Pinch of salt
– Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Making these delicious Pistachio Orange Pastries is easier than you might think! Follow these steps to create your own pastries:
1. Prepare the Pistachio Filling: In a food processor, combine the shelled pistachios, granulated sugar, orange zest, orange juice, melted butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Pulse until the mixture becomes a smooth paste.
2. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Roll out the Puff Pastry: Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the puff pastry sheet to about 1/8 inch thickness.
4. Cut the Pastry: Cut the rolled-out pastry into squares or rectangles, roughly 4 inches in size.
5. Add the Filling: Place a tablespoon of the pistachio filling in the center of each pastry square.
6. Fold the Pastries: Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling to create a sealed pocket. Pinch the edges to ensure they are well-sealed.
7. Egg Wash: Brush the tops of the pastries with the beaten egg to give them a golden color when baked.
8. Bake: Place the pastries onto the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until they are puffed up and golden brown.
9. Cool: Allow the pastries to cool for about 20-30 minutes on a wire rack.
10. Dust: Just before serving, dust the cooled pastries with powdered sugar for an elegant finish.
Follow these simple steps, and you’ll have delicious pistachio orange pastries ready in no time!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 pastries
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Fat: 14g
- Protein: 5g