Impress your guests with the majestic recipe for Almond Mhancha, the quintessential Moroccan dessert for grand celebrations. Literally translated as "the serpentine" due to its characteristic spiral shape, this traditional oriental pastry is a true visual and gustatory masterpiece. The secret to its success lies in the irresistible contrast between the crispiness of real oven-baked pastilla leaves and the melting heart of a homemade almond paste richly flavored with orange blossom water and cinnamon. Drizzled with a sweet honey syrup as soon as it comes out of the oven, this spectacular family Moroccan cake is designed to be shared in the purest tradition of Maghrebi hospitality. Follow our detailed step-by-step guide to master the spiral shaping and offer your loved ones an explosion of authentic flavors!
Ingredients
- 500 g Pastilla sheets
- 500 g Ground Almonds
- 1 c. à café Cinnamon
- 4 c. à soupe Orange blossom water
- 150 g Butter
- 1 pièce Egg
- 200 g Sugar
- 300 g Honey
In the kitchen
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Nutrition
Estimated values per 100 g
