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Traditional Turkish dessert Baklava with pistachios on a tray.
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Traditional Turkish Baklava with Pistachios

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Traditional Turkish baklava with pistachios. A rich, layered plant-forward dessert with crisp texture and sweet syrup.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 333
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package phyllo dough
  • 2 cups pistachios finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup butter or plant-based butter, melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons ground pistachios

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, and lemon juice.
  3. Simmer for 10 minutes, then add vanilla and cool.
  4. Brush a baking dish with melted butter.
  5. Layer phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter.
  6. Add a layer of chopped pistachios.
  7. Repeat layers until ingredients are used.
  8. Cut into squares before baking.
  9. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden.
  10. Pour syrup over hot baklava and top with ground pistachios.

Nutrition

Calories: 333kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 176mgPotassium: 257mgFiber: 3gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 328IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

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Notes

• Keep phyllo covered to prevent drying
• Pour syrup over hot baklava for best absorption
• Let rest before serving for full flavor

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