Get ready to sweeten your Diwali celebrations!
Presenting the delicious πππ€π₯ππ―π πππ’ππ€π¬ in today’s ππ’π°ππ₯π’ ππ¨π’π«Γ©π seriesβ the final treat! This beloved dessert, with roots in Turkish cuisine, symbolizes the richness of tradition and togetherness. Layered with flaky phyllo pastry and a blend of nuts, each bite is infused with fragrant rosewater syrupβa perfect harmony of flavours that mirrors the joy of festive gatherings.
As families come together to celebrate the triumph of light over darkness, these baklava sticks add a touch of elegance to the festive table. Garnished with dried rose petals and a hint of edible gold, they are not just a treat for the palate but also a feast for the eyes.
I had so much fun creating this Diwali SoirΓ©e series, and I hope these exquisite treats inspire you to gather your loved ones and embody the spirit of Diwaliβwarmth, love, and the celebration of shared moments. Wishing everyone a very happy Diwali πͺ
| Course | Dessert |
| Servings | 4 persons (6 β sticks) |
| Preparation Time | 20 minutes |
| Cook time | 40 β 50 minutes |
Ingredients for the Baklava Sticks
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| 6 sheets | Phyllo dough |
| Β½ cup | Butter melted |
| 1/2 cup | Almonds (unsalted) |
| Β½ cup | Walnuts or pecan nuts |
| Β½ cup | Shelled pistachios (unsalted) |
| Β½ cup | Powdered sugar |
| 1 tsp | Cinnamon powder |
Ingredients for the Syrup
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| 1 cup | Sugar |
| 1 cup | Water |
| 2 tbsp | Rose water |
| 2 β 3 | Cinnamon sticks |
| 1 No | Lemon juice |
| Dried rose petals to garnish | |
| Edible gold varak for garnish | |
Instructions for the Baklava Sticks |
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| 1 |
Crush all the 3 nuts into fine pieces using a nut crusher, or blitz them in a food processor for 1 minute. Add in the cinnamon powder and sugar, and mix well. Keep aside. |
| 2 |
Melt the butter. Now take one phyllo sheet. Brush with melted butter. Sprinkle the nut mixture all over. Now using your fingers, you have to push and slide the dough scrunching it up looking like a Chinese fan shape. Cut them in the middle into two. Finish remaining baklava sticks in the same way. Keep them covered with a muslin cloth as it dries up fast. Brush all over the sticks and on the sides with remaining melted butter. |
| 3 |
Preheat your oven to 175β. Bake the sticks in a pre-heated oven for 40 minutes. Take it out and let the sticks cool completely. |
| 4 | Now prepare the syrup using water, sugar, rose water cinnamon sticks and lemon juice. Let it boil for about 12 minutes. It should not be too tick nor too thin. |
| 5 |
Now pour the hot syrup over the cooled baklava sticks. This part is very crucial for a crunchy baklava. It is important the sticks are cooled completely. Garnish with dried rose petals and gold varak and serve. This can be kept covered for upto a week. |
