Bourekakia (Baklava ‘cigars’)

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 1
Bourekakia (Baklava 'cigars') recipe for a sweet dessert treat
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/4 cups sugar
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey ( preferably , Greek Thyme )
3 cinnamon sticks
3 whole cloves
3 cups ground walnuts
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 egg whites , room temperature , beaten to consistency of mayonnaise
1 lb phyllo pastry
1 cup butter , melted
icing sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
438
Sugar
35g
Fat
26g
Bourekakia, also known as Baklava 'cigars', are a sweet and indulgent dessert treat originating from Greece. They are made with a combination of ground walnuts, cinnamon, and nutmeg rolled up in phyllo pastry and baked to golden perfection. Once baked, they are cut into small bite-size pieces and topped with a dusting of icing sugar. The result is a sweet and flaky pastry with a nutty and spicy filling. Bourekakia are perfect for serving at special occasions or as a sweet ending to a meal. While they are high in sugar and calories, they can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F (175 °C).
2.In a medium saucepan, bring the sugar, water, lemon juice, honey, cinnamon sticks, and cloves to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
3.Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool.
4.In a medium bowl, combine the ground walnuts, cinnamon, and ground cloves.
5.Add the beaten egg whites to the nut mixture and mix well.
6.Unroll the phyllo dough and place a sheet of it on a greased baking sheet. Brush the sheet with melted butter.
7.Repeat until there are 4 sheets on top of one another.
8.Sprinkle the walnut mixture evenly over the top phyllo sheet.
9.Roll up tightly like a cigar.
10.Brush top with melted butter.
11.Repeat until all of the walnut mixture is gone or all phyllo sheets are used.
12.Brush the tops with melted butter and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
13.Cut the bourekakia into small bite-size pieces while they are still warm.
14.Sprinkle with icing sugar and serve.

PROS

The Bourekakia are a sweet and delicious dessert treat.

They are perfect for a special occasion or for a sweet finishing touch to a meal.

CONS

The Bourekakia are high in sugar and calories and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The recipe also requires a lot of patience to roll up the phyllo into a cigar shape.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dessert is not particularly healthy, but it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
The walnuts in this recipe have been linked to supporting brain health and reducing inflammation.

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