5 from 18 votes
Baklava Ice Cream Sundae
This dessert layers crispy fried phyllo dough pieces with crushed walnuts and pistachios seasoned with cinnamon and brown sugar, combined with vanilla ice cream and drizzled honey. The contrast between the warm, crunchy phyllo and nuts and the cold creamy ice cream creates a textured experience reminiscent of baklava flavors in a sundae form. It can be served individually or as a build-your-own sundae option.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
7723 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4-6 phyllo dough torn into pieces the size of a deck of cards, sheets
- 1/2 cup walnuts crushed
- 1/2 cup pistachio crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 large tub (8 scoops) vanilla ice cream
- 1/2 cup honey warmed
Instructions
- Fry the phyllo sheets: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat about 1/4 cup of oil until shimmering. Once the oil is hot, add the phyllo and fry, turning, until it’s crispy and golden brown on both sides (about 1 to 2 minutes per side). Use a pair of tongs to transfer the crispy phyllo to a large paper towel-lined plate lined to drain any excess oil.
- Season the nuts: In a small bowl, combine the walnuts, pistachios, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
- Assemble and serve: In four small serving cups, add a bit of the crispy phyllo to the bottom. Top with one scoop of the ice cream, followed by a tablespoon of the nut mixture, and a drizzle of warmed honey. Add more of the crispy phyllo and repeat in the same pattern, adding a scoop of ice cream, more nuts, and a drizzle of honey to finish. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Warm honey by placing the jar in a bowl of warm water to make it easier to drizzle.
- Set up as a sundae bar for guests to assemble their own sundaes, ideal for larger gatherings.
- Fry phyllo until crisp and golden to maintain texture in the assembled sundae.
Nutrition Information
Calories
772.3kcal
(39%)
Carbohydrates
85.4g
(28%)
Protein
11.5g
(23%)
Fat
45.7g
(70%)
Saturated Fat
12.9g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
11.2g
(66%)
Monounsaturated Fat
19.3g
(97%)
Cholesterol
58.1mg
(19%)
Sodium
200.6mg
(8%)
Potassium
526.1mg
(11%)
Fiber
4.1g
(16%)
Sugar
67.3g
(135%)
Vitamin A
623.2IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
2.1mg
(2%)
Calcium
209.2mg
(21%)
Iron
2.1mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 7723
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 772.3kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 85.4g | 28% |
| Protein | 11.5g | 23% |
| Fat | 45.7g | 70% |
| Saturated Fat | 12.9g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.2g | 66% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19.3g | 97% |
| Cholesterol | 58.1mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 200.6mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 526.1mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 16% |
| Sugar | 67.3g | 135% |
| Vitamin A | 623.2IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 209.2mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.