Syrian Cream-Filled Baklava (Baklava Muhalabiyya)

May 23, 2023May 23, 20230 1
Traditional Syrian Cream-Filled Baklava (Baklava Muhalabiyya) recipe for your dessert table
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Prep

60 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

30 sheets phyllo dough , defrosted if frozen
1 cup ghee , melted ( samne , or clarified butter )
1/2 cup white semolina ( not durum semolina )
1/2 cup sugar
4 cups homogenized milk ( or maybe whole milk )
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon allspice
sea salt , 2 pinchs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup water
2 tablespoons orange blossom water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
16
Calories
361
Sugar
29g
Fat
23g
Baklava is a popular dessert in Middle Eastern cuisine, and there are many variations of this sweet pastry. Baklava Muhalabiyya, or Syrian Cream-Filled Baklava, is a traditional Syrian version that uses a creamy filling made with semolina and milk. This recipe also includes a fragrant orange blossom water syrup, which adds a delicate floral flavor to the dessert. This dessert is perfect for special occasions or as an indulgent treat, and it is sure to impress all of your guests.

Instructions

1.First, make the sugar syrup by mixing the sugar, water, and orange blossom water in a saucepan. Heat on medium until the sugar dissolves, then simmer for 10 minutes until thickened. Set aside to cool.
2.Mix the semolina, sugar, milk, cinnamon, allspice, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Heat on medium, stirring constantly, for 8 to 10 minutes until thickened. Set aside to cool.
3.Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with melted ghee.
4.Place one sheet of phyllo dough in the dish, brush with ghee, and repeat until you have 10 layers. Spread the cooled semolina mixture over the phyllo dough.
5.Place another layer of phyllo on top of the semolina mixture and brush with ghee. Repeat until you have 10 layers.
6.Cut the baklava diagonally into diamond shapes. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the oven and drizzle the cooled sugar syrup over the hot baklava. Leave to cool slightly before serving.

PROS

The creamy, sweet filling pairs perfectly with the flaky, buttery phyllo dough.
This dessert is perfect for special occasions or as an indulgent treat.

The orange blossom water adds a touch of floral flavor to the syrup that makes this dessert truly unique.

CONS

This recipe is time-consuming, and working with phyllo dough can be tricky.

This dessert is high in sugar and calories, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dessert is not particularly healthy, as it is high in sugar and calories. However, the cinnamon in the filling has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties and may help to regulate blood sugar levels.

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