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Pistachio & Rosewater Petit Fours

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine French, Middle Eastern
Servings 16 petit fours

Equipment

  • Stand or hand mixer
  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack
  • Sharp knife or small round cutter for shaping
  • Small offset spatula
  • Wire rack for icing
  • Mini dessert cups for serving optional

Ingredients
  

For the Cake

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons rosewater
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup finely ground pistachios
  • 1/2 cup whole milk

For the Petit Four Icing

  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • A few drops of pink food coloring optional

For Decoration

  • Crushed pistachios
  • Edible rose petals

Instructions
 

Prepare the Cake

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and rosewater.

Incorporate Dry Ingredients

  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and ground pistachios. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, until well combined.

Bake and Cool

  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack before cutting.

Cut and Layer

  1. Once cooled, trim the edges and cut the cake into 1-inch squares or use a small round cutter for uniform mini pastries. If desired, stack two layers with a thin spread of jam in between.

Prepare the Petit Four Icing

  1. In a saucepan, combine powdered sugar, corn syrup, water, and vanilla extract. Warm over low heat while stirring until smooth. Add a few drops of pink food coloring if you want a soft blush hue.
    glossy, white icing mixture is being stirred with a spatula

Coat the Petit Fours:

  1. Place the cake pieces on a wire rack over parchment paper. Spoon or pour the icing over each piece, ensuring an even coat. Let them set for 30 minutes.

Decorate and Serve:

  1. Before the icing fully hardens, sprinkle with crushed pistachios and edible rose petals. Arrange them in mini dessert cups for a stunning presentation.