Kadaifi Greek Pastry with Nuts and Syrup
Indulge in the irresistible layers of flavor and texture with **Kadaifi Greek Pastry with Nuts and Syrup**, a traditional Mediterranean dessert that's crispy, nutty, and soaked in a fragrant honey syrup. Crafted from delicate strands of kadaifi (shredded phyllo dough) wrapped around a spiced mixture of chopped walnuts and almonds, each roll is baked to golden perfection and then drenched in a luscious syrup infused with honey, cinnamon, and a hint of citrusy lemon. This elegant dessert is a perfect combination of crunch and sweetness, making it an ideal treat for festive gatherings, holidays, or as an after-dinner indulgence. Easy to prepare yet bursting with rich Greek flavors, this recipe is a must-try for anyone craving an authentic taste of Mediterranean cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Kadaifi (shredded phyllo dough)
- 200 grams Unsalted butter, melted
- 200 grams Walnuts, finely chopped
- 150 grams Almonds, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 400 grams Granulated sugar (for syrup)
- 300 ml Water (for syrup)
- 100 grams Honey (for syrup)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 piece Cinnamon stick (optional for syrup)
- 2 pieces Cloves (optional for syrup)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with a small amount of melted butter.
In a bowl, mix the chopped walnuts, almonds, and ground cinnamon until well combined. This will be the filling.
Carefully separate the strands of the kadaifi dough and loosen them with your fingers. Work gently to avoid tearing the dough.
Take a small handful of the shredded dough and place it on a clean work surface. Add 1-2 tablespoons of the nut mixture to the edge of the dough.
Roll the dough tightly around the nut filling into a log or spiral shape. Place the rolled kadaifi into the prepared baking dish.
Repeat until all the dough and filling have been used, lining up the rolls snugly in the baking dish.
Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the entire kadaifi, ensuring every piece is well coated. This helps the dough crisp up during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the kadaifi is golden brown and crispy.
While the kadaifi is baking, prepare the syrup. In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, water, honey, lemon juice, cinnamon stick (if using), and cloves (if using). Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove the cinnamon stick and cloves if used.
Once the kadaifi is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly for 10 minutes.
While the pastry is still warm, pour the hot syrup evenly over it, ensuring all the rolls are well soaked. Let the kadaifi absorb the syrup completely for at least 2 hours before serving.
Cut into pieces and serve at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7256 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 399.7 g | 512% | |
| Saturated Fat | 126.3 g | 632% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 437 mg | 146% | |
| Sodium | 1531 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 900.9 g | 328% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 47.0 g | 168% | |
| Total Sugars | 504.1 g | ||
| Protein | 105.3 g | 211% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 838 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 20.6 mg | 114% | |
| Potassium | 2340 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
