Baklava Wafer With Yoghurt and Lemon Honey Syrup

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0

Baklava Wafer With Yoghurt and Lemon Honey Syrup is a mouth-watering Greek dessert made with phyllo pastry, walnuts, and honey

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

535

Sugar

42g

Fat

30g

Baklava is a popular Greek dessert made with layers of phyllo pastry, chopped nuts, and honey syrup. It's a sweet and sticky treat that's perfect for special occasions and holidays. This recipe for Baklava Wafer With Yoghurt and Lemon Honey Syrup puts a spin on the classic dessert, by adding a crispy wafer texture and a tangy yogurt topping. The result is a delicious dessert that's sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 180°C
2.	Grease a baking pan and place one sheet of phyllo pastry on top.
3.	Brush the pastry with melted butter, and sprinkle with sugar, cinnamon, and walnuts.
4.	Repeat this process with the remaining pastry sheets.
5.	Cut through the layers of pastry using a sharp knife to form diamond shapes.
6.	Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.
7.	While the baklava is baking, make the syrup: In a small saucepan, mix honey, lemon juice, and lemon zest, and bring to a simmer.
8.	Simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
9.	When the baklava is done, remove it from the oven and pour the hot syrup over the top.
10.	Allow the baklava to cool before slicing and serving with a dollop of Greek yogurt.

PROS

Baklava Wafer With Yoghurt and Lemon Honey Syrup is a delicious dessert that combines a crispy texture with the sweet, tangy flavors of honey and lemon.
It’s a perfect treat to enjoy with family and friends.

CONS

Baklava Wafer With Yoghurt and Lemon Honey Syrup is high in sugar and calories, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Walnuts are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are good for your heart, and they may also help to improve brain health. Honey is a natural sweetener that has antibacterial and antioxidant properties. It can be used as a natural remedy for coughs, sore throats, and allergies. Greek yogurt is a good source of protein and probiotics, which can help to improve gut health.

	4 sheets phyllo pastry
	50 g butter , melted
	1 cup walnuts , coarsely chopped
	1/4 cup raw sugar
	1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
	180 ml Greek yogurt
	1/2 cup honey
	2 lemons , juice and zest of