Baklava is an Ottoman dessert perfected in the kitchens of Istanbul's Topkapi with layers of filo and dried fruits. Each region of the eastern Mediterranean has its version with pistachios, walnuts or almonds. It is sweet festive of weddings, Ramadan and family celebrations.
Mediterranean
Turkish Baklava
Homemade Turkish baklava with layers of crispy filo, walnuts, pistachios and honey syrup.
- Türkiye
- Dessert
- Vegetarian
- Light
- medium-high
45 min
Tiempo de Preparación
16
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 320 kcal
- Protein 5 g
- Fiber 2 g
- Carbohydrates 38 g
- Fat 18 g
- Sodium 85 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Turkish Baklava is a Turkish preparation with high difficulty. Set aside about 95 minutes in total (45 for mise en place and preparation, 50 for cooking). Follow the 7 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 400 g filo wafers.
- Have ready: 300 g of chopped walnuts.
- Have ready: 200 g chopped pistachios.
- Have ready: 250 g of clarified butter.
- Have ready: 200 g of sugar.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Mix chopped walnuts and pistachios with a pinch of cinnamon
Mix chopped walnuts and pistachios with a pinch of cinnamon.
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Grease rectangular dish with butter; place a layer of filo and…
Grease rectangular dish with butter; Place a layer of filo and brush with butter.
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Alternate 8 layers of buttered filo; spread half of nuts
Alternate 8 layers of buttered filo; Sprinkle half of nuts.
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Repeat layers and fruits; finish with 8 layers of well-brushed filo
Repeat layers and fruits; finish with 8 layers of well-brushed filo.
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Cut into diamonds with a sharp knife before baking at 170 C 45…
Cut into rhombuses with a sharp knife before baking at 170 C for 45 minutes.
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Boil sugar
Boil sugar, water, honey, lemon, cinnamon and cloves to syrup for 10 minutes.
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Pour cold syrup over hot baklava; rest for 4 hours and…
Pour cold syrup over hot baklava; Rest for 4 hours and decorate with pistachios. Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors.
Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Version with walnut nuts and lavender honey.
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