Low Fat Baklava Dessert
Indulge in the rich, buttery flavors of a traditional baklava with a healthier twist in this Low Fat Baklava Dessert recipe! Made with delicate layers of golden, crisp phyllo pastry sheets and a delightful filling of finely chopped walnuts, almonds, and warm cinnamon, this dessert is both light and satisfying. A luscious honey syrup infused with vanilla and a hint of lemon juice is poured over the baked baklava, creating a perfectly sticky-sweet finish. With only a light application of cooking spray instead of heavy butter, this recipe delivers all the decadence of classic baklava with a fraction of the fat. Ready in under an hour and yielding 12 servings, it’s ideal for guilt-free indulgence or for impressing guests with a crowd-pleasing, healthier dessert option. Perfect for those seeking low-fat treats that don’t compromise on flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 sheets phyllo pastry sheets
- 1 bottle cooking spray
- 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
- 1 cup almonds, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.5 cup water
- 0.25 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, combine the chopped walnuts, chopped almonds, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
Take one sheet of phyllo pastry and place it in the prepared baking dish. Lightly spray with cooking spray.
Repeat the process with two more sheets of phyllo, spraying each layer lightly with cooking spray.
Spread one-third of the nut mixture evenly over the layered phyllo sheets.
Place another sheet of phyllo on top of the nut mixture, lightly spray, and repeat with two more sheets.
Spread another third of the nut mixture over this layer.
Repeat the layering process with three more phyllo sheets and the remaining nut mixture.
Finish with the last three sheets of phyllo, spraying each with cooking spray.
Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into equal-sized squares or diamonds.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
While the baklava is baking, combine honey, water, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Once the baklava is done, immediately pour the honey syrup evenly over the hot baklava.
Allow the baklava to cool completely, letting the syrup soak in, before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4626 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 338.6 g | 434% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.0 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1154 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 323.7 g | 118% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.4 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 156.2 g | ||
| Protein | 55.0 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 457 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1399 mg | 30% | |
*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.
