Turkish Pistachio Baklava

    Turkish Pistachio Baklava

    Layers of flaky phyllo pastry with honey and crushed pistachios.

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    90 minsHard8 servings

    Nutrition per serving

    540

    Calories

    8g

    Protein

    62g

    Carbs

    31g

    Fat

    Ingredients

    • 1 packPhyllo dough
    • 1 cupMelted butter
    • 2 cupsPistachios
    • 1/2 cupHoney
    • 1 cupSugar
    • 1 tbspLemon juice

    Instructions

    1. 1

      Pulse pistachios in a processor until finely ground.

    2. 2

      Layer 10 sheets of phyllo in a pan, brushing each with butter.

    3. 3

      Spread a layer of nuts, then alternate phyllo and nuts.

    4. 4

      Score into diamonds and bake at 325°F (165°C) for 50 minutes.

    5. 5

      Boil sugar, honey, and water for a syrup; pour over hot baklava.

    Nutrition Facts

    Servings 8Serving Size 1

    Amount Per Serving

    Calories540

    % Daily Value *

    Total Fat 31g40%
    Saturated Fat 14g70%
    Trans Fat 0g
    Cholesterol 25mg8%
    Sodium 310mg13%
    Total Carbohydrate 62g23%
    Dietary Fiber 5g18%
    Sugars 21.7g
    Protein 8g16%
    Vitamin A 500 IUVitamin C 28 mgCalcium 45 mgIron 1.2 mg

    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

    💡 Tips for Turkish Pistachio Baklava

    • • Bring dairy ingredients to room temperature before mixing for a smoother texture.
    • • Roll citrus on the counter before juicing to get more juice out.

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