Vegan Baklava {Dairy Free}
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Cooling time:
4 hrs
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
554 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Greek, Vegetarian, Vegan
Vegan Baklava {Dairy Free}
Description
Vegan Baklava in this recipe is constructed from multiple layers of phyllo dough brushed with olive oil, interspersed with a spiced nut mixture combining chopped pistachios and walnuts, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. The layering technique involves placing five sheets of phyllo, adding a thin layer of nut mixture, then repeating until the filling is used up, capped with a final top layer of phyllo sheets. The assembled baklava is cut into squares or triangles before baking to ease portioning after baking.
Baking occurs at 350°F until the phyllo crisps up and turns golden. During baking, a syrup made from maple syrup, brown sugar, water, a cinnamon stick, and lemon zest is prepared. This syrup is poured over the hot baklava after baking, allowing the flavors to soak in and add moist sweetness.
Without dairy or honey, this baklava variation fits vegan diets while maintaining the characteristic crunchy, layered texture and sweet, spiced nut flavors. The use of maple syrup in the nut filling and syrup offers a unique sweetness distinct from traditional honey-based baklava. The lemon zest and cinnamon stick add aroma and complexity. This dessert pairs nicely with tea or coffee.
Ingredients
VEGAN BAKLAVA:
- 1 pound phyllo pastry sheets
- olive oil spray form
FOR FILLING:
- 2 cups pistachio shelled and chopped
- 2 cups walnuts chopped
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp cloves ground
FOR SYRUP:
- 1 ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ cup water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- lemon zest of 1
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, mix all of the filling ingredients. Set aside.
- Spray the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish with olive oil.
- Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on the bottom of the baking dish. Spray lightly with olive oil. Top with another sheet of phyllo dough. Spray with olive oil. Repeat until you have layered 5 pieces of phyllo dough.
- Spread a thin layer of the nut mixture on top of the phyllo dough.
- Top with another five sheets of phyllo dough – spraying each with olive oil in between layers. Repeat until you have used all the nut mixture, reserving five sheets of phyllo for the top.
- Cover the top layer of nuts with the final five sheets of phyllo dough.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the baklava into squares or triangles. Once it is baked, the crust will be too difficult to cut!
- Bake for approximately 35-45 minutes, until the top begins to brown.
- While the baklava is baking, prepare the syrup. In a small saucepan, combine all of the syrup ingredients and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes, until a thick syrup is formed. Remove the cinnamon stick and set syrup aside to cool.
- When baklava is done baking, remove from oven and pour the syrup over top of the baklava pieces. Pour the syrup very slowly, allowing it to absorb into the baklava. Do not oversaturate the baklava pieces, or they will be come soggy. (There may be leftover syrup!)
- Cool for 3-4 hours before serving at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 554 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 554kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 78g | 26% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 194mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 454mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 48g | 96% |
| Vitamin A | 85IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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