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Persian Pistachio Rose Cloud Sandwiches

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Persian Pistachio Rose Cloud Sandwiches are light and elegant meringue cookies filled with silky rose-scented cream and rolled in crushed pistachios. These delicate sandwich cookies melt in your mouth with floral, nutty, and sweet flavors inspired by Persian cuisine.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1.5 hours
  • Total Time: 3.5 hours
  • Yield: 15–20 sandwich cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Persian
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp rose water

For the rose cream filling:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
  • 1/2 tsp rose water
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

To assemble:

  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios (unsalted, shelled)
  • Dried edible rose petals (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 225°F (110°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a grease-free bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar and salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and continue to beat until stiff, glossy peaks form. Gently fold in rose water.
  3. Transfer meringue to a piping bag and pipe 1-inch rounds onto the baking sheets.
  4. Bake for 1.5 hours, then turn off oven and leave meringues inside with the door slightly ajar for another hour to cool and dry completely.
  5. To make the filling, beat softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Add rose water, vanilla, and enough cream to make it smooth and spreadable.
  6. Pair meringue cookies by size, spread rose cream on one half, and sandwich together.
  7. Roll edges in crushed pistachios and garnish with dried rose petals if desired.

Notes

  • Add a pinch of cardamom to the cream for spice.
  • Use mascarpone instead of butter for a softer filling.
  • Tint meringues with a drop of pink food coloring for visual appeal.
  • Store meringues unfilled to preserve crispness longer.
  • Be gentle when assembling to avoid breaking the cookies.

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