Mock Baklava Kataifi
Treat yourself to the irresistible flavors of the Mediterranean with this Mock Baklava Kataifi! A delightful twist on traditional baklava, this recipe uses delicate kataifi pastry (shredded phyllo dough) to create crisp, golden rolls filled with a luscious mixture of finely chopped walnuts, pistachios, warm cinnamon, and brown sugar. Baked to perfection and generously coated with a fragrant honey-lemon syrup, these individual pastry rolls capture all the richness of classic baklava in a playful, hand-held format. Quick to assemble and perfect for sharing, this dessert is ideal for celebrations or simply indulging your sweet tooth. Garnish with extra pistachios for a nutty finish and enjoy a melt-in-your-mouth experience that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Kataifi pastry (shredded phyllo dough)
- 200 grams Unsalted butter, melted
- 200 grams Walnuts, finely chopped
- 100 grams Pistachios, finely chopped
- 50 grams Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 250 ml Honey
- 150 ml Water
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Gently separate and loosen the kataifi pastry with your hands to make it fluffy and light.
In a bowl, combine the finely chopped walnuts, pistachios, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon.
Take a handful of kataifi pastry, flatten it slightly, and place about 1-2 tablespoons of the nut mixture along the edge.
Roll the pastry tightly into a cylinder, keeping the filling inside. Place the rolled pastry in the baking dish, seam side down.
Repeat with the remaining pastry and nut filling until the baking dish is full.
Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the kataifi rolls to ensure all parts are coated.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
While the kataifi is baking, prepare the syrup by combining honey, water, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a saucepan.
Heat the syrup mixture over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Once the kataifi is golden and crisp, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the syrup evenly over the hot rolls.
Allow the dessert to soak up the syrup and cool to room temperature before serving. Optionally garnish with extra chopped pistachios.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
555 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.1 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.7 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 37 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 129 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.8 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.8 g | ||
| Protein | 7.8 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 229 mg | 5% | |
*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.
