VEGAN BAKLAVA (THE JOY OF VEGAN BAKING - TJOVB)
This recipe comes from The Joy of Vegan Baking (a must have) and is one of my absolute favorites. Phyllo dough can be a challenge to work with, so if you're inexperienced with it, be patient and make sure it doesn't dry out. Whatever you do, don't use a light margarine (like Smart Balance Light) with this recipe. You will end up with soggy phyllo instead of crispy (learn from my mistake). Earth Balance works well. You'll need a pastry brush for this. My favorite nut mix is either pistachios alone or mixed with walnuts. One last thing: don't make this if you're on a diet. You won't be able to stop eating it.
Provided by danakscully64
Categories Nuts
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Margarine the bottom and sides of a 9X13 - inch baking dish.
- 2. In a small saucepan, heat the water and sugar until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add the vanilla and agave nectar. Simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat, and set aside to cool. You want this to be completely cooled before pouring onto the baked baklava.
- 3. Pulse the nuts in a food processor until they're a coarse meal (not fine crumbs). Add the cinnamon and mix. Set aside.
- 4. Carefully unroll the phyllo dough from the package. Trim the stack of dough into 9x13 inch sheets, so they fit into the pan (I use Athens Fillo Dough and it fits almost perfectly, so I don't trim it down). Keep the sheets that you're not working with covered with some waxed paper and a damp cloth (the waxed paper goes directly on top of the dough, the wet towel on top. If you have a helper, they can lift the paper/cloth as needed, makes it easier). Place 2 sheets of dough in the pan, and using a pastry brush, coat the top sheet completely with margarine. Spread a thin layer of the nut mixture, add 2 more sheets of phyllo. Repeat with the butter, nut mixture, and 2 phyllo sheets until you have a total of 8 layered sheets. For the top layer, place 2-4 phyllo sheets, but this time brush margarine between each individual sheet.
- 5. Using a very sharp knife, carefully cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes all the way to the bottom of the pan. This is important to do now because you won't be able to cut the baklava once it's baked without crushing the pastry.
- 6. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the baklava is golden. Remove from the oven and immediately pour or spoon the (completely cooled) sauce over. Cool uncovered for at least 3 hours or overnight before serving.
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Dexter Paul
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been wanting to try vegan baklava for a while now, and this recipe was perfect. The baklava was easy to make and turned out delicious. I loved the gooey center and the crispy edges.
samar tabet
[email protected]This is a great recipe for vegan baklava! The instructions were easy to follow and the baklava turned out perfectly. I loved the combination of pistachios and walnuts in the filling. I will definitely be making this again.
Laura Medina
[email protected]I made this vegan baklava for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, even the people who aren't vegan. The baklava was so delicious and it looked really impressive too. I will definitely be making this again.
Queen A Kamo
[email protected]This vegan baklava is a game-changer! I've never had vegan baklava before, and I was really impressed with how delicious it was. The filling was rich and nutty, and the phyllo dough was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.
Chantell Lincoln
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making vegan baklava, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The baklava turned out amazing! It was so delicious that I ate two pieces in one sitting. I will definitely be making this again.
Mlondi Magubane
[email protected]This is the best vegan baklava I've ever had! The filling was so rich and flavorful, and the phyllo dough was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
guillermo sandoval
[email protected]Thank you for sharing this recipe! I've been wanting to try vegan baklava for a while now, and this recipe was perfect. The baklava was easy to make and turned out delicious. I loved the gooey center and the crispy edges.
Osha Marine
[email protected]I'm not vegan, but I'm always looking for new and delicious vegan recipes. This baklava did not disappoint! It was so good that I couldn't tell it was vegan. I will definitely be making this again.
Kabore Ishmael
[email protected]I followed this recipe exactly and the baklava turned out beautifully. The pistachio and walnut filling was especially delicious. My family loved it!
Alif Khondoker
[email protected]This vegan baklava was a delight! The layers of crispy phyllo dough and the rich, nutty filling were perfect. I loved the addition of orange zest and cinnamon, which gave the baklava a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this again!