Peanut Phyllo Crisps

Name: Peanut Phyllo Crisps
Yield: makes about 30 pieces
Ingredients: 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon (38g) confectioners’ sugar; 1/4 cup (25g) peanut flour; Coarse salt; 3 (9 x 13-inch) sheets phyllo, defrosted; 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, melted

December 9, 2011

This riff on Crispy Almond Phyllo (page 211)—caramelized with confectioners’ sugar and with peanuts as the nut flavor—is a great example of how versatile this technique of layering phyllo and nuts is. These crisps have a great nutty flavor and crunchy texture to pair with something soft or creamy.

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