Skip to main content

Cream-Filled Cigars (Serves 5)

This is a very delicious and creamy version of the traditional Tunisian cream-filled cigars. Here’s the recipe for 5 servings

Preparation

Cooking

Portions

5 Pers.

Difficulty

facile

Ingredients

For the pastry cream:

  • 250 ml milk
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 50 g sugar
  • 1 tablespoon flour or cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for extra creaminess)

For assembling the cigars:

  • 12 sheets of square brick pastry (Warka Elgamra)
  • 1 beaten egg (to seal the rolls)
  • Oil for frying

For the syrup:

  • 150 g sugar
  • 100 ml water
  • 1 tablespoon orange blossom water
  • A few drops of lemon juice

Recommended Product

Preparation Steps

  1. Prepare the pastry cream:
    • Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
    • In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks with sugar and flour (or cornstarch) until smooth.
    • When the milk starts to simmer, gradually pour it into the egg mixture while whisking continuously to prevent the eggs from cooking.
    • Pour everything back into the saucepan and cook over low heat, whisking constantly, until the cream thickens.
    • Once thickened, add the vanilla extract and butter (if using), and mix well.
    • Let the cream cool. You can refrigerate it to make it firmer.
  2. Assemble the cigars:
    • Place a spoonful of pastry cream at the bottom of each brick sheet.
    • Fold the bottom corner over the filling to form a first triangle, then fold the side corners to form two triangles. Then roll it into a small cigar shape.
    • Brush the final fold with beaten egg to seal the roll.
  3. Cooking:
    • Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
    • Fry the cigars until golden and crispy, about 2–3 minutes on each side.
    • Drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  4. Prepare the syrup:
    • In a small saucepan, bring the water and sugar to a boil.
    • Add the orange blossom water and a few drops of lemon juice.
    • Simmer for about 5 minutes, until the syrup slightly thickens.
  5. Finishing touches:
    • Once fried, dip each cigar into the hot syrup, then place them on a wire rack to drain.
    • You can sprinkle them with sesame seeds or powdered sugar if desired.

Chef’s advice

Serve these delicious cream-filled cigars while still warm, accompanied by a nice cup of mint tea for an extra delightful touch.
Enjoy! 😋

El Gamra

Contact


© All rights reserved. Website created by iGD