Persian Pistachio Rose Cloud Sandwiches Recipe
These Persian Pistachio Rose Cloud Sandwiches are a delicate and delightful treat that combines the fragrant essence of rose with the nutty crunch of pistachios, all enveloped in airy meringue shells and a luscious rose cream filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 12 filled kisses 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Persian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Meringue Shells:
- 3 large egg whites (approx. 100g)
- 100g caster sugar
- 90g powdered sugar
- 90g finely ground pistachios
- 1 tsp cornflour
- Small pinch of salt
Rose Cream:
- 200ml double cream
- 2 tbsp icing sugar
- ½ tsp rosewater (adjust to taste)
- Optional: 1 tiny drop of pink gel food coloring
Toppings:
- Chopped pistachios
- Dried edible rose petals
Instructions
- Whisk the whites: Whip egg whites and salt until soft peaks. Slowly add caster sugar until thick and glossy.
- Fold dry ingredients: Sift in icing sugar, pistachio flour, and cornflour. Fold gently to keep the meringue light.
- Pipe & bake: Pipe into small kisses or rounds. Bake at 120°C (250°F) for 90 minutes, then let cool in the oven with the door ajar.
- Make the filling: Whip cream with rosewater, sugar, and coloring (if using) until light and spreadable.
- Assemble: Spread or pipe cream on one meringue shell, press another on top.
- Decorate: Gently press pistachios and rose petals onto the top shell. Chill 20–30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filled kiss
- Calories: Approx. 150 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 12g
- Sodium: Approx. 30mg
- Fat: Approx. 10g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 14g
- Fiber: Approx. 1g
- Protein: Approx. 2g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 25mg
Keywords: pistachio, rose, kisses, Persian, meringue, cream, dessert, afternoon tea