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pistachio baklava

Pistachio Baklava

The Crispy Chef
Pistachio Baklava is a flaky, nutty, and sweet Mediterranean dessert made from layers of phyllo dough, roasted pistachios, and a honey-orange syrup. This Turkish-inspired treat is perfect for special occasions or as a homemade indulgence.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Turkish
Servings 10
Calories 375 kcal

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Pastry brush
  • Sharp Knife
  • Small saucepan

Ingredients
  

For the Baklava:

  • 8 oz ghee melted
  • 2 cups roasted and salted pistachios shelled and skinned
  • 1 cup walnuts
  • 15 sheets phyllo dough room temperature

For the Honey-Orange Syrup:

  • 375 mL water
  • 400 g sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch cardamom
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 teaspoons orange blossom water

Instructions
 

Make the Honey-Orange Syrup:

  • In a saucepan, combine water and sugar. Bring to a boil, then add lemon juice, vanilla extract, and cardamom. Let simmer for 15 minutes until it thickens to 230°F (110°C). Stir in honey and orange blossom water. Remove from heat and let cool.

Prepare the Nut Filling:

  • In a food processor, process the pistachios until they are medium-crumb. Mix with sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom.

Handle the Phyllo Dough:

  • Thaw phyllo dough overnight in the fridge. Keep covered with a damp towel while working to prevent drying. Brush each sheet with melted ghee or butter.

Assemble the Baklava:

  • Layer 8 buttered phyllo sheets in a 9x13-inch pan. Add a layer of the pistachio filling, then add 2 more buttered phyllo sheets. Repeat until the pan is full, finishing with 4 buttered phyllo sheets on top.

Cut and Bake:

  • Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes. Bake at 325°F (165°C) for about 1 hour, or until golden brown.

Pour Syrup:

  • After baking, pour the cooled syrup over the hot baklava. Allow it to cool and soak in the syrup for 4-6 hours, preferably overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 40gCalories: 375kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1.2mg
Keyword Baklava, Homemade Baklava, Mediterranean Dessert, Nutty Dessert, Phyllo Dough, Pistachio Baklava, Turkish Baklava
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