Cinnamon-Spiced Phyllo Puff with Date and Pistachio Filling

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-05-23

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Crispy layers of phyllo dough encasing a sweet date and pistachio filling, dusted with cinnamon and drizzled with honey for a Middle Eastern-inspired treat. This Middle Eastern-inspired recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, layers phyllo dough, dates, pistachios into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 20 min Serves 8 Middle Eastern cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

250g (sheeted, thawed) phyllo dough
150g (pitted and chopped) dates
100g (toasted and chopped) pistachios
50ml honey
1 tsp cinnamon
50g (melted) unsalted butter
50g (slivered) almonds
1/8 tsp salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush a 25cm square of phyllo with 10g melted butter, then layer 6 sheets of phyllo, brushing each with butter and overlapping edges slightly.
Step 2: In a bowl, combine chopped dates, pistachios, slivered almonds, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and 1/8 tsp salt. Spread the mixture evenly over the phyllo square. Fold the phyllo edges inward to create a sealed pouch, then cut into 8 triangles.
Step 3: Place the phyllo triangles on the prepared baking sheet, brushing the tops with remaining melted butter. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden and crisp. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 tsp cinnamon before serving.