Shekarbura

Shekerbura is a simple and delicate sweet pastry, enjoying the status of one of the most famous Azerbaijani desserts. The tender pastry shell is made with a simple butter-based dough, which is then filled with a sweet nut filling. Frequent nut varieties used in shekerbura are ground almonds, hazelnuts, or walnuts. The shell is intricately decorated with different geometrical shapes, transforming this sweet delicacy into a decorative dessert. Shekerbura pastries are always made in a crescent form, strongly resembling the moon, and are traditionally served during Novruz, an annual celebration welcoming spring and the renewal of nature. In cases where the pastry is not elaborately decorated, shekerbura is usually served dusted with powdered sugar. These traditional delicacies can be served freshly baked, warm, or cooled.