Mediterranean Vegan Baklava Delight with Orange Blossom Syrup
Discover this mouthwatering, intermediate-level dessert recipe for a scrumptious Mediterranean Vegan Baklava Delight drizzled with heavenly orange blossom syrup. This recipe focuses on the perfect balance of sweetness and aromatic flavors while adhering to a vegetarian diet. Enjoy this visually stunning and delicious creation in a photorealistic top and bottom view, capturing the essence of the dish's texture and design.
Allergens
Nuts (walnuts and almonds)
Ingredients
- 1 package (16 oz) vegan phyllo dough sheets
- 1 cup raw walnuts, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup raw almonds, finely chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 cup vegan butter, melted
- 2 cups orange blossom syrup (store
- bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Unfold the phyllo dough sheets and place them on a clean surface. Cover with a damp cloth to prevent drying out.
- In a small bowl, mix together the chopped walnuts and almonds, sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and vanilla extract (if using) until well combined.
- Lay a phyllo sheet on a baking tray and brush lightly with melted vegan butter. Top with another phyllo sheet, repeat the brushing process, and continue layering until you have used half of the phyllo sheets.
- Sprinkle an even layer of the nut mixture over the top layer of phyllo dough, leaving a 1 inch border around the edges.
- Repeat steps 3 and 4 with the remaining phyllo sheets, ending with a layer of phyllo dough on top.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into desired shapes or squares. Drizzle any remaining melted butter over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 30 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- While the baklava is baking, heat the orange blossom syrup in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Once the baklava is done, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the warm orange blossom syrup evenly over the top. Let it soak in for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
- Serve your Mediterranean Vegan Baklava Delight at room temperature or slightly warm. Enjoy!
Chef’s Insight
Make sure to work quickly when handling phyllo dough, as it can dry out easily.
Notes
The recipe can be easily doubled or halved, depending on the number of servings needed. - You can use store-bought vegan phyllo dough sheets for convenience.