Pistachio Baklawa

Welcome the warm embraces of Middle Eastern flavors into your kitchen with this Pistachio Baklava Delight. This decadent dessert combines layers of delicate phyllo dough with a rich filling of ground pistachios, all drenched in a luscious homemade simple syrup. Perfect for celebrating special occasions like Ramadan, this baklava offers a heavenly balance of textures and flavors, bringing loved ones together in sweet harmony.

Ingredients

🥣 2 boxes phyllo dough (divide into three parts)
🥜 4 cups raw unsalted pistachios (ground)
🧈 4 sticks unsalted butter
🍯 3-4 cups simple syrup (find the recipe on my page)

Instructions

1- Preheat the Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking.

2- Prepare the Pistachios:

• Use a food processor to finely grind the raw pistachios into a coarse powder, set aside.

3- Melt the Butter:

• Melt the butter in a pot over low heat on the stove or in the microwave until completely liquid.

4- Prepare the Phyllo Dough:

• Open the phyllo dough packages and divide each into three equal parts.
• Lay a damp towel over the unused sheets to prevent drying.

5- Assemble:

• Brush the bottom of your baking pan with melted butter.
• Lay about 14-15 sheets of phyllo dough in the pan, brushing the top with melted butter.
• Evenly spread half of the ground pistachios over this layer.
• Add another 14-15 sheets of phyllo, brushing again with butter, and layer with the remaining pistachios.
• Finish with a final layer of 14-15 phyllo sheets.

6- Butter and Slice:

• Pour the remaining melted butter over the top layer, tilting the pan to cover evenly.
• Use a sharp knife to cut the baklava into squares or diamonds.

7- Bake:

• Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until golden brown, rotating the pan halfway through.

8- Add Syrup:

• Upon baking completion, remove the pan from the oven and immediately pour the cooled simple syrup evenly over the baklava.
• Allow it to soak for at least 4 hours at room temperature.

9- Garnish and Serve:

• Garnish with additional chopped pistachios before serving for an extra touch of elegance and flavor.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40-50 minutes
Total Time: Approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes
Servings: Approximately 24 pieces
Calories: 350
Proteins: 5g
Fats: 24g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Equipment: Food processor, Baking pan, Pastry brush, Knife

Cooking Tips

• Ensure the syrup is cooled before pouring it over the baklava to maintain crispness.
• Keep phyllo dough covered with a damp towel to prevent drying while assembling.

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Pistachio Baklava Delight