Tunisian Samsa, Almond and Honey Pastry Triangles
Crisp filo triangles stuffed with spiced almond paste, baked until golden and glazed with orange blossom honey.
- Time1 hr
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.47 a head
- Oven180°C (160°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the almonds, sugar, cinnamon, 1 tbsp of the orange blossom water and 50 g melted butter into a thick, sticky paste.
- 2
Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Cut each filo sheet into 3 long strips and keep them under a damp tea towel so they do not dry out.
- 3
Brush a strip with butter and place a teaspoon of filling at one end. Fold the corner over to make a triangle and keep folding down the strip like a flag. Tuck in the end.
- 4
Set on a lined tray, seam down, and brush the tops with butter.
- 5
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until crisp and deep golden.
23 min 20 s - 6
While they bake, simmer the honey, water and lemon juice for 5 minutes, then add the last tbsp of orange blossom water.
5 min - 7
Dip the hot triangles into the warm syrup for 20 seconds each and drain on a rack.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
