Description
This Baklava Ice Cream Sundae captures the essence of classic baklava in a quick, 10-minute dessert. Crispy phyllo, spiced nuts, creamy vanilla ice cream, and warm honey come together in indulgent layers perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for frying
- 4 phyllo dough sheets, torn into pieces
- 1/3 cup walnuts, crushed
- 1/3 cup pistachios, crushed
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream
- 1/4 cup honey, warmed
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and fry torn phyllo pieces until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix crushed walnuts, pistachios, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
- In serving cups, layer fried phyllo, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, the nut mixture, and a drizzle of warm honey.
- Repeat layers as desired and finish with extra honey on top.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Swap vanilla ice cream with pistachio, honey, or cinnamon ice cream for a flavor twist.
- Use Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Try hazelnuts or candied pecans in place of traditional nuts.
- Fried phyllo can be made a day ahead and stored in an airtight container.
- Warm honey slightly before serving for easier drizzling.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sundae
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
