התמונה להמחשה בלבדBaklava with spiced nuts, ricotta & chocolate
Cooking With KidsControlled oven heat develops an even texture while preserving the balance of the listed ingredients. A spectacular fusion of golden, crispy phyllo pastry and a rich, soft ricotta filling that imparts a velvety, creamy texture to every bite.
- Prep
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
Instructions
1First, make the syrup. Tip the sugar into a large saucepan with 650ml water. Stir over a low heat until the sugar has dissolved, then turn up the heat and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15 mins, then squeeze in a few drops of lemon juice and simmer for a further 5 mins. Remove from the heat and leave to cool. Meanwhile, for assembling the baklava later, melt the butter in a small pan over a low heat for 5 mins, skimming and discarding any froth that rises to the surface.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 1587
- Protein
- 18.2g
- Carbs
- 145.7g
Recommended Equipment & Products
- Food processor
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Family cooking
Cooking With Kids
Simple ways children can join safely, with adult guidance.
Age 3-5
Small helper
- Mash soft ingredients
- Wash fruit and vegetables
Age 6-8
Kitchen explorer
- Stir a batter
- Measure simple ingredients
Chef tips
To get golden and crunchy filo layers, brush each sheet generously with melted butter. Cut the baklava into diamonds before baking to ensure the syrup is perfectly absorbed. For a twist on the flavour, add orange zest to the ricotta filling. If there is a nut allergy, swap them for toasted sunflower and pumpkin seeds for a lovely crunchy texture.
Culinary reasoning
Controlled oven heat develops an even texture while preserving the balance of the listed ingredients. A spectacular fusion of golden, crispy phyllo pastry and a rich, soft ricotta filling that imparts a velvety, creamy texture to every bite.
