Indulge in the rich, flaky layers of Vegan Baklava, a delicious dairy-free and egg-free twist on the traditional Mediterranean dessert. We have made our dish with filo pastry, sweet syrup, and a blend of crushed nuts, this vegan baklava is perfect for anyone craving a guilt-free dessert that’s full of flavor. Ideal for those following a gluten-free vegan diet or looking for a healthy vegan dessert, this sweet treat is loaded with healthy fats and natural sweetness. if you are craving for vegan pastry, this baklava recipe will impress your taste buds.
Ingredients
- Maple Syrup 1tbsps
- Sliced Lemon 1
- Water 1/2 cup
- Granulated Sugar 1/2 cup
- Lemon Juice 1/2 tsp
For The Filling:
- Nuts 1 cup
- Granulated Sugar 1/2 cup
- Cinnamon 1tsp
- Salt 1/4 tsp
Toppings:
- Chopped nuts
- Vegan Chocolate Chips 1/2 cup
Instructions
Making Sugar Syrup:
Put the granulated sugar and water in a small saucepan. Now, add maple syrup and cinnamon stick to this pan. Mix all ingredients. Next, put this pan over a medium flame on the burner. Simmer it until the ingredients boil. When ingredients boil, turn down the heat and cook it for an extra 15 minutes until the syrup thickens. Next, switch off the burner and remove the pan. Separate cinnamon sticks to the syrup. Add lime juice over the syrup. Let it cool in a normal environment.
Prepare the filling:
Add nuts, cinnamon, salt, and granulated sugar to a food blender and combine it well.
Prepare the Baklava:
First, warm the oven to 325 degrees to bake the baklava. Cut the phyllo sheets into two halves. Cover the sheets with wet towels to prevent dryness. Apply vegan butter to a baking pan. Uncover the phyllo sheets.
Next, add the fillings over these sheets. Repeat the same directions to make multiple baklava layers With the help of a cooking brush, grease the sheets with butter. After that, cut into square and zigzag shapes with the help of a sharp knife. Place the baking tray in the oven and bake the baklava for 15- 30 minutes until it becomes crispy and golden.
Once the baklava is ready, instantly add syrup over the baklava.
Before cutting, cool it at a normal place for 10-20 minutes.
The sweet and tasty Baklava is ready.
