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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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The resting time for the paste has not been included in the preparation time below. Ingredients:
8 ounces ground almonds |
4 ounces icing sugar |
4 -6 tablespoons orange blossom water |
4 ounces pistachio nuts, peeled and finely chopped |
1 ounce caster sugar |
4 ounces extra icing sugar |
4 ounces extra pistachio nuts, peeled, see note below |
Directions:
1. Combine the finely chopped pistachio nuts and caster sugar, and set aside.
2. Combine the ground almonds and icing sugar with enough orange-blossom water to form a stiff paste.
3. Knead until smooth and allow to rest for about 10 minutes.
4. Shape the paste into small balls the size of a walnut, and using a teaspoon handle, make a small hole in each ball and fill it with the combined pistachio nuts and caster sugar; close the hole over the filling and reshape to a round shape.
5. Roll the balls in icing sugar and place in small paper cups or on a serving plate. Decorate the top of each ball with a peeled pistachio nut.
6. Serve with coffee.
7. Note: To peel pistachio nuts, simmer for 3 minutes, drain and slip off skins; dry on a paper towel before use.
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