Low Fat Islak Baklava
Indulge guilt-free with this *Low Fat Islak Baklava*, a modern twist on the classic Turkish dessert that’s lighter yet irresistibly decadent. Made with flaky phyllo dough, aromatic spices like cinnamon and cardamom, and a reduced-fat butter, this recipe offers all the layers of crunch with none of the guilt. A naturally sweet honey syrup infused with vanilla and lemon juice takes the flavor to a whole new level while keeping things light. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or savoring solo, this treat boasts a dreamy combination of textures and rich, nutty notes from the chopped walnuts. Ready in just an hour, it’s a healthier spin on traditional baklava that’s easy to make and impossible to resist. Keywords: low-fat baklava, healthier dessert recipe, Islak Baklava, phyllo dough dessert, honey syrup, nutty desserts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 sheets Phyllo dough
- 50 grams Lite butter
- 150 grams Chopped walnuts
- 120 ml Honey
- 100 ml Water
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp Ground cardamom
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Melt the lite butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and set aside.
In a separate bowl, combine chopped walnuts, ground cinnamon, and ground cardamom. Mix well and set aside.
Brush a small baking dish lightly with melted lite butter.
Unroll the phyllo dough and cover it with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.
Place one sheet of phyllo dough in the baking dish and brush it lightly with melted butter. Repeat this step with five more sheets of phyllo.
Spread half of the walnut mixture evenly over the layered phyllo.
Layer another three sheets of phyllo, brushing each with melted butter.
Add the remaining walnut mixture as another layer.
Top with the last three sheets of phyllo, again brushing each with some butter.
Gently cut the baklava into squares or diamonds using a sharp knife.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
While the baklava is baking, prepare the syrup by combining honey, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat.
Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the honey is fully dissolved. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract. Let it cool slightly.
When the baklava is done baking, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the syrup evenly over the top.
Allow the baklava to soak in the syrup, ideally for several hours or overnight, before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2147 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 125.2 g | 161% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.2 g | 81% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 36 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 1475 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 232.3 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.9 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 105.5 g | ||
| Protein | 40.2 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 144 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 893 mg | 19% | |
*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.
