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Greek Pastry

If you’re a fan of baklava, you’ll go nuts over a new take on a traditional Greek favorite. One thing is for sure — this decadent dessert won’t go to waste. In fact, you’ll be hardpressed to even find a crumb.
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Course Pastry Cream / Custards / Mousse
Cuisine Greek

Servings 1 servings
Calories 7333.65 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 1 cup(s) pistachios
  • 1 cup(s) walnuts
  • 1 cup(s) hazelnuts
  • 1 cup(s) almonds
  • 1 cup(s) chopped dates
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoon(s) melted butter
  • 1 cup(s) granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon(s) nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) cloves
  • 2 floz brandy
  • 1 zest and juice of 1 orange
  • 1 tablespoon(s) zest of lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1 box phyllo dough
  • 1/2 cup(s) (1 stick) butter, melted
  • 2 cup(s) granulated sugar
  • 24 floz water
  • 5 teaspoon(s) whole cloves (4-5 cloves)
  • 1 (4-inch ) cinnamon stick
  • 1 tablespoon(s) zest of 1 lemon
  • 4 floz brandy

Instructions

 

  • Combine nuts, dates, egg, butter and sugar in food processor.
  • Pulse until nuts are broken up and mixture holds together.
  • Place in work bowl with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, brandy, orange juice and zest, lemon zest and salt and combine.
  • Cut phyllo in half to form a stack of rectangles.
  • Each pastry will use three sheets.
  • Brush butter lightly on the 3 sheets.
  • Place 1/4-cup nut mixture on bottom of phyllo sheets.
  • Tuck edges in (1/2-inch on each side) and roll up.
  • Brush with butter and place on cookie sheet.
  • Repeat with remaining dough.
  • Bake 15-20 minutes in 350-degree oven, or until lightly browned.
  • In small saucepot combine sugar water ingredients.
  • Simmer 15 minutes.
  • Place cooled pastries in a pan with edges, fit snuggly together.
  • Pour warm sugar water over pastries.
  • Allow soaking up all liquid, turning if necessary.
  • Refrigerate to help set, if needed.
  • Slice and serve with fresh fruit whipped cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 7333.65kcalCarbohydrates: 907.79gProtein: 99.06gFat: 357.44gSaturated Fat: 102.02gCholesterol: 503.76mgSodium: 2753.76mgFiber: 73.5gSugar: 773.41g

Keyword Butter, Cinnamon, Eggs, Lemon
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