Keto Baklava Dessert
Indulge in the rich and satisfying flavors of Keto Baklava Dessert, a low-carb spin on the classic Middle Eastern treat. This recipe swaps out traditional phyllo dough and sugar for keto-friendly ingredients like almond flour, erythritol, and sugar-free maple syrup, creating a guilt-free delight that's perfect for ketogenic diets. Layers of buttery almond crust are topped with a medley of crunchy walnuts and pecans, spiced with cinnamon, and drizzled with a tangy syrup infused with vanilla and lemon. Easy to prepare and baked to golden perfection, this dessert offers all the decadent textures and flavors of traditional baklava without the carbs. Serve these irresistible squares at your next gathering for a crowd-pleasing treat that's as healthy as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 cup erythritol
- 0.5 cup sugar-free maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
In a medium-sized bowl, melt 1 cup of butter and allow it to cool slightly. Stir in 2 cups of almond flour until a dough forms.
Press the almond flour mixture evenly into the base of the prepared baking dish to form a crust. Bake the crust for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
While the crust is baking, finely chop 1 cup of walnuts and 1 cup of pecans. In a separate bowl, combine the chopped nuts, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 1 cup of erythritol. Mix thoroughly.
Once the crust has cooled, spread the nut mixture evenly over the crust.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 0.5 cup sugar-free maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and a pinch of sea salt. Stir the mixture and bring it to a simmer. Let it simmer for about 3 minutes, then remove from heat.
Evenly pour the syrup mixture over the nut layer in the baking dish, ensuring the nuts are well coated.
Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the topping is bubbly and the nuts are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow the baklava to cool completely in the dish before cutting it into 12 squares. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4270 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 430.4 g | 552% | |
| Saturated Fat | 122.6 g | 613% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 83.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 526 mg | 175% | |
| Sodium | 1978 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 321.7 g | 117% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.6 g | 141% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.2 g | ||
| Protein | 70.6 g | 141% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 674 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 13.2 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 1026 mg | 22% | |
*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.
