Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Desserts and Sweets
Kleicha (Iraqi Cardamom Date Pastries)
Chef's Menu Description
An indulgent artisan dessert, beautifully crafted with premium ingredients and presented with exquisite garnishes for a memorable finale.
Ingredients
- • 4 cups plain flour
- • 200g unsalted butter, melted
- • 1/2 cup warm milk
- • 1 tsp active dry yeast
- • 1 tsp ground cardamom
- • 400g pitted dates, chopped
- • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Rub the butter into the flour with the cardamom, add the yeast dissolved in the warm milk, and knead into a soft dough; rest 1 hour.
2
Phase 2
Mash the dates with the cinnamon into a smooth paste.
3
Phase 3
Roll the dough thin, cut circles, fill with the date paste, and fold into half-moons, crimping the edges.
4
Phase 4
Bake at 180C for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.
5
Phase 5
Brush the warm kleicha with melted butter, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and cool before serving.