“Decadent Turkish Baklava Delight – A Vegetarian Culinary Masterpiece”
Discover a delightful and mouthwatering vegetarian Turkish dessert that will captivate your senses with its rich flavors, intricate layering, and stunning presentation. Our Decadent Turkish Baklava Delight recipe is perfect for a special occasion or an indulgent treat for any dessert lover.
Allergens
Nuts
Ingredients
- 10 sheets filo pastry
- 1 cup mixed nuts (walnuts, almonds, pistachios)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- Pistachios, finely chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a food processor, blend nuts until coarsely chopped. In a separate bowl, mix sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
- Unroll filo pastry on a clean surface. Brush each sheet with melted butter and layer them in a greased 9x13 inch baking pan, lightly covering the top sheet with plastic wrap to prevent drying.
- Sprinkle half of the nut mixture evenly over the first two layers of filo, then cover with four sheets of filo, brushing each layer with butter. Repeat with the remaining nut mixture and four more sheets of filo.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the layered pastry into diamonds or squares. Bake for 25 30 minutes or until golden brown.
- In a saucepan, combine water and lemon juice. Bring to a boil and stir in honey. Simmer for 3 minutes, then remove from heat and set aside.
- Remove baklava from the oven and immediately pour the warm syrup over the hot pastry. Let it stand for at least 4 hours or overnight to absorb the syrup fully.
- Before serving, garnish with chopped pistachios.
Chef’s Insight
The key to achieving the perfect texture is layering the filo pastry and nuts evenly.
Notes
This recipe requires patience as the baklava needs to rest in the syrup for optimal flavor and texture.