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Irresistible Rich Pistachio Baklava Recipe

Irresistible Rich Pistachio Baklava Recipe for Sweet Moments

This Irresistible Rich Pistachio Baklava Recipe features flaky phyllo and rich pistachios, perfect for sweet moments.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Baklava
  • 1 package Phyllo Dough Keep covered to prevent drying out.
  • 2 cups Shelled Pistachios Can substitute with walnuts or almonds.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Melted for easy application.
For the Syrup
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Consider using a sugar alternative.
  • 1 cup Water
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Orange blossom water is a fragrant alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Optional spice.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Food Processor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Pulse shelled pistachios, with sugar and cinnamon in a food processor until coarsely chopped.
  3. Layer the first six sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each with melted butter.
  4. Spread half of the pistachio mixture over the phyllo layers.
  5. Add six more butter-brushed phyllo sheets and the remaining pistachio filling.
  6. Top with six layers of buttered phyllo sheets and slice into diamond shapes.
  7. Bake for about 45 minutes until golden brown. Simmer sugar, water, and lemon juice to make the syrup.
  8. Pour the hot syrup over the hot baklava and allow it to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For an elegant touch, sprinkle with crushed pistachios before serving.

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