5.0 from 9 votes
Vegan Baklava (Pistachio and Walnut)
Dairy-free baklava without honey! Layers of crispy filo pastry with a lightly spiced, nutty filling and sweet syrup topping.
Prep Time
50 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Additional Time
5 hrs
Servings: 24 pieces
Calories: 201 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Vegan
Ingredients
- 250 g Ready-rolled filo pastry dough (~9oz) left out at room temperature for at least 2 hours beforehand
- 150 g dairy-free butter (½ cup + 2 tablespoons) I recommend a block-style vegan butter, not a margarine.
Filling:
- 350 g nuts (12oz) I used a mixture of pistachios and walnuts
- 2 Teaspoons cinnamon
Syrup:
- 180 ml cold water (¾ cup)
- 180 g caster sugar (¾ cup + 2 tablespoons)
- 150 g agave nectar (~½ a cup)
- 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Filling:
Syrup:
Assembly:
Notes
- Store cooled baklava in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 10 days.
- Ready-rolled filo pastry is almost always vegan but make sure to double check before buying.
- Syrup adapted from this recipe.