Palestinian Pistachio Baklava (بقلاوة فستق فلسطينية)

Baklava is a delicious and popular dessert in Palestinian cuisine, and this recipe for Palestinian Pistachio Baklava is sure to impress your friends and family. Layers of crispy phyllo pastry filled with sweet and nutty pistachios, all soaked in a fragrant syrup - it's a true delight for the senses.

Vegetarian Dessert Palestinian Palestinian Cuisine Baklava Pistachio
Palestinian Pistachio Baklava (بقلاوة فستق فلسطينية)

Ingredients

  • 1 package of phyllo pastry sheets
  • 3 cups of shelled pistachios, finely chopped
  • 1 cup of unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup of granulated sugar
  • 1 cup of water
  • 1/2 cup of honey
  • 1 teaspoon of rose water
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cardamom

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Brush a 9x13 inch baking dish with melted butter.
  3. Place a sheet of phyllo pastry in the dish and brush it with melted butter. Repeat with 7 more sheets, brushing each with butter.
  4. Sprinkle a thin layer of chopped pistachios over the phyllo pastry.
  5. Place a sheet of phyllo pastry on top of the pistachio layer and brush with butter. Repeat with 4 more sheets, brushing each with butter.
  6. Add another layer of pistachios.
  7. Continue layering phyllo and pistachios, brushing each phyllo sheet with butter, until all the pistachios are used.
  8. Cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes using a sharp knife.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown.
  10. While the baklava is baking, make the syrup by combining the sugar, water, honey, rose water, and cardamom in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  11. When the baklava is done, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the hot 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
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Protein
5g
Fat
16g

Supplies

9x13 inch baking dish Pastry brush Sharp knife Saucepan

Tools

Oven Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the Palestinian Pistachio Baklava with a hot cup of Arabic 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 make it easier to serve after it's done.

Cost

$15