Pakhlava
Pakhlava is a traditional Azerbaijani pastry that is usually made during Nowruz (Persian New Year) and other special celebrations. It is a sweet and rich dessert made with layers of thin pastry dough, nuts (such as walnuts or almonds), and a sweet syrup. It's delicious and perfect for those with a sweet tooth!
Ingredients
- 1 package phyllo dough
- 1 cup walnuts chopped
- 1 cup almonds chopped
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 10 minutes to make a syrup. Add cardamom and cinnamon, then set aside to cool.
- Brush a baking dish with melted butter.
- Layer 6 sheets of phyllo dough in the baking dish, brushing each layer with melted butter.
- Sprinkle a layer of chopped walnuts and almonds over the phyllo dough.
- Repeat the layering process with phyllo dough and nuts until you run out of ingredients, ending with a layer of phyllo dough on top.
- Brush the top layer with melted butter.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the pakhlava into diamond-shaped pieces.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and immediately pour the cooled syrup over the hot pakhlava.
- Allow the pakhlava to cool and soak up the syrup before serving.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 568kcal (28%)Carbohydrates: 61g (20%)Protein: 10g (20%)Fat: 33g (51%)Saturated Fat: 10g (63%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 31mg (10%)Sodium: 277mg (12%)Potassium: 245mg (7%)Fiber: 4g (17%)Sugar: 26g (29%)Vitamin A: 358IU (7%)Vitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 77mg (8%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
