Mock Baklava Kataifi

Treat yourself to the irresistible flavors of the Mediterranean with this Mock Baklava Kataifi! A delightful twist on traditional baklava, this recipe uses delicate kataifi pastry (shredded phyllo dough) to create crisp, golden rolls filled with a luscious mixture of finely chopped walnuts, pistachios, warm cinnamon, and brown sugar. Baked to perfection and generously coated with a fragrant honey-lemon syrup, these individual pastry rolls capture all the richness of classic baklava in a playful, hand-held format. Quick to assemble and perfect for sharing, this dessert is ideal for celebrations or simply indulging your sweet tooth. Garnish with extra pistachios for a nutty finish and enjoy a melt-in-your-mouth experience that’s sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 500 grams Kataifi pastry (shredded phyllo dough)
• 200 grams Unsalted butter, melted
• 200 grams Walnuts, finely chopped
• 100 grams Pistachios, finely chopped
• 50 grams Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 250 ml Honey
• 150 ml Water
• 100 grams Granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Gently separate and loosen the kataifi pastry with your hands to make it fluffy and light.

Step 3

In a bowl, combine the finely chopped walnuts, pistachios, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon.

Step 4

Take a handful of kataifi pastry, flatten it slightly, and place about 1-2 tablespoons of the nut mixture along the edge.

Step 5

Roll the pastry tightly into a cylinder, keeping the filling inside. Place the rolled pastry in the baking dish, seam side down.

Step 6

Repeat with the remaining pastry and nut filling until the baking dish is full.

Step 7

Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the kataifi rolls to ensure all parts are coated.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until golden and crispy.

Step 9

While the kataifi is baking, prepare the syrup by combining honey, water, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a saucepan.

Step 10

Heat the syrup mixture over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 11

Once the kataifi is golden and crisp, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the syrup evenly over the hot rolls.

Step 12

Allow the dessert to soak up the syrup and cool to room temperature before serving. Optionally garnish with extra chopped pistachios.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1576.1 grams (1576.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6422

Total Fat 369.80g	474%
Saturated Fat 125.70g	629%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 437mg	146%
Sodium 1550mg	67%
Total Carbohydrate 765.00g	278%
Dietary Fiber 35.50g	127%
Total Sugars 378.00g
Protein 95.00g	190%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 526mg	40%
Iron 21mg	118%
Potassium 2649mg	56%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.2%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 45.2%