Pistachio Baklava

Pistachio Baklava is a delightful, nutty pastry that layers crisp phyllo dough with a rich filling of crushed pistachios, all soaked in a fragrant syrup. This dairy-free Lebanese dessert is perfect for sharing and offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors.

Ingredients

• phyllo dough - 6 sheets
• pistachios, shelled and crushed - 100 grams
• sugar - 50 grams
• water - 60 ml
• maple syrup - 30 ml
• ground cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
• olive oil - 60 ml
• vanilla extract - 1/2 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, maple syrup, and ground cinnamon. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine crushed pistachios and vanilla extract. Mix well.
4. Lay one sheet of phyllo dough in a greased baking dish, brushing lightly with olive oil. Repeat this process with 3 more sheets, layering and brushing each with oil.
5. Spread half of the pistachio mixture evenly over the layered phyllo.
6. Add 2 more sheets of phyllo on top, brushing each with olive oil. Spread the remaining pistachio mixture over this layer.
7. Top with the final layer of phyllo sheets (2 sheets), brushing each with olive oil.
8. Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
10. Remove baklava from the oven and immediately pour the cooled syrup over the hot baklava. Allow it to soak for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 20 g
• Sodium: 5 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
• Water: 0.06 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants due to pistachios, which can help reduce inflammation.
• Contains healthy fats that are beneficial for heart health.

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