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Kaab el Ghazal

Kaab el Ghazal (Gazelle Horns)

Kaab el Ghazal, also known as Gazelle Horns, are traditional Moroccan crescent-shaped pastries filled with sweet almond paste and delicately scented with orange blossom water. These elegant treats are often served with mint tea.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Moroccan
Servings 20 pieces
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl for preparing dough and filling
  • Rolling Pin for rolling out the dough
  • Baking sheet for baking the pastries
  • Pastry Brush for applying egg wash
  • Food processor for grinding almonds into paste

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 tbsp orange blossom water divided
  • 2 cups blanched almonds
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 egg beaten, for sealing dough
  • 6 tbsp honey for glazing

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine flour, softened butter, salt, and 1 tbsp of orange blossom water. Mix until a soft dough forms. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
  • In a food processor, grind almonds with sugar and cinnamon until finely ground. Add 2 tbsp of orange blossom water and mix until a paste forms.
  • Roll out the dough thinly. Cut into strips, place a small amount of almond filling along the edge, and fold over to seal. Shape into crescents.
  • Brush the edges with beaten egg, press to seal, and place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  • Warm the honey slightly and brush it over the pastries while they are still warm.
  • Let the pastries cool completely before serving. Enjoy with a cup of Moroccan mint tea!

Notes

  • Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
  • Customization: Add a sprinkle of sesame seeds or crushed pistachios for extra texture.
  • Serving Tip: Enjoy with a drizzle of extra honey or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 160Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 20mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.8mg
Keyword Almond Crescent Cookies, Gazelle Horns, Kaab el Ghazal, Moroccan Pastry
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