Pagoto Baklava Me Meli Kai Karydia (greek-style Honey And Walnut Baklava Ice Cream)

Indulge in the flavors of Greece with this delightful Pagoto baklava me meli kai karydia, a Greek-style Honey and Walnut Baklava Ice Cream. This frozen treat combines the rich, sweet flavors of baklava with the creamy goodness of ice cream, creating a dessert that is sure to impress.

Vegetarian Gluten Free Dessert Epirotic Greek Dessert Ice Cream Baklava Honey Walnuts
Pagoto Baklava Me Meli Kai Karydia (greek-style Honey And Walnut Baklava Ice Cream)

Ingredients

  • 1 quart vanilla ice cream
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 sheets phyllo dough

Instructions

  1. Take the vanilla ice cream out of the freezer and let it soften for 5 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, mix the chopped walnuts, honey, melted butter, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt.
  3. Unroll the phyllo dough and cut it into strips.
  4. Layer the phyllo strips in a baking dish, brushing each layer with melted butter.
  5. Spoon half of the walnut mixture over the phyllo layers.
  6. Place another layer of phyllo strips on top, brushing with butter, and then spoon the remaining walnut mixture over it.
  7. Top with another layer of phyllo strips, brushing with butter.
  8. Freeze the baklava for 2 hours or until firm.
  9. Once the baklava is frozen, break it into small pieces.
  10. Combine the broken baklava pieces with the softened vanilla ice cream and mix well.
  11. Transfer the ice cream mixture to a container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
4 hours
Cooking method
No-Bake

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Protein
5g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Baking dish Brush for butter Container for freezing

Tools

Knife Bowl Spoon

Serving suggestions

Serve the Pagoto baklava me meli kai karydia in individual bowls, drizzled with extra honey and sprinkled with chopped walnuts for an extra touch of indulgence.

Tips & tricks

For a quicker version, you can use store-bought baklava instead of making it from scratch.

Cost

$15