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Irresistible Zesty Citrus and Cardamom Baklava with Pistachios Delight

Irresistible Zesty Citrus and Cardamom Baklava Delight

Indulge in this Irresistible Zesty Citrus and Cardamom Baklava with Pistachios Delight, a perfect blend of flavors and textures.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 10 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Baklava
  • 1 package Phyllo Pastry Keep covered to prevent drying out
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Can be substituted with coconut oil
For the Nut Filling
  • 1 cup Pistachios Can substitute with almonds
  • 1 cup Walnuts Pecans can be used as an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cardamom Cinnamon is an alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Orange zest can be used or both
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest More lemon zest can substitute if needed
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Honey can be a natural substitute in syrup
For the Syrup
  • 1 cup Water Crucial for syrup, no substitutes needed
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Use less for a lighter finish

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Food Processor
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with melted butter.
  2. Blend pistachios, walnuts, granulated sugar, lemon zest, orange zest, and ground cardamom in a food processor until chunky yet cohesive.
  3. Layer six sheets of phyllo pastry in the greased dish, brushing each with melted butter.
  4. Spread half of the nut filling evenly over the buttered phyllo layers and add four more buttered sheets on top.
  5. Repeat with the remaining nut mixture and at least six additional buttered sheets. Cut into diamond shapes.
  6. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown. Simmer water and sugar for five minutes to create syrup.
  7. Pour warm syrup over the hot baklava and let soak before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature, with ice cream or alongside a Pomegranate Pear Salad for a complete meal.

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