Baklawa Bi Fustuk (pistachio Baklava)

Baklawa Bi Fustuk, also known as Pistachio Baklava, is a popular dessert in Levantine cuisine. This sweet and flaky pastry is filled with a delicious pistachio mixture and soaked in a fragrant sugar syrup.

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Baklawa Bi Fustuk (pistachio Baklava)

Ingredients

  • 1 package of phyllo dough
  • 1 1/2 cups of unsalted pistachios, finely chopped
  • 1 cup of unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup of granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup of water
  • 1/2 teaspoon of rose water
  • 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the chopped pistachios with the ground cinnamon.
  3. Brush a 9x13 inch baking dish with melted butter.
  4. Place a sheet of phyllo dough in the dish and brush it with melted butter. Repeat with 7 more sheets of phyllo, brushing each sheet with butter.
  5. Sprinkle a thin layer of the pistachio mixture over the phyllo dough.
  6. Layer 4 more sheets of phyllo on top, brushing each sheet with butter.
  7. Add another layer of the pistachio mixture, then top with 8 more sheets of phyllo, brushing each sheet with butter.
  8. Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the baklava is golden brown.
  10. While the baklava is baking, prepare the sugar syrup by combining the granulated sugar, water, rose water, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  11. Once the baklava is done, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the hot sugar syrup over the hot baklava.
  12. Allow the baklava to cool completely before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
45 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
4g
Fat
13g

Supplies

9x13 inch baking dish Pastry brush Sharp knife Saucepan

Tools

Oven

Serving suggestions

Serve the baklava with a hot cup of Turkish coffee or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert experience.

Tips & tricks

For best results, use a sharp knife to cut the baklava before baking to ensure clean, even slices.

Cost

$15