Bulbul Yuvasi

Name: Bulbul Yuvasi
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 12 phyllo dough sheets, thawed; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped; 1.5 cups granulated sugar; 1.5 cups water; 2 tsp lemon juice

A classic pastry made of wrinkled phyllo rings shaped into bird nests, filled with pistachios and soaked in sweet citrus syrup.

65 minMediumServes 6420 cal/serving

TurkishDessertOven and StovetopVegetarianMediterraneanEgg-FreeSoy-FreeAlcohol-FreePork-FreeLow-SodiumNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

12 phyllo dough sheets, thawed
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped
1.5 cups granulated sugar
1.5 cups water
2 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

1

Simmer 1.5 cups granulated sugar, 1.5 cups water, and 2 tsp lemon juice in a saucepan for 10 minutes, then cool completely.
2

Brush a sheet of 12 thawed phyllo dough sheets generously with 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter.
3

Roll the sheet loosely around a thin dowel, leaving two inches unrolled at the bottom.
4

Scrunch both ends toward the center along the dowel to create tight wrinkles, then slide off.
5

Shape the scrunched strip into a circular nest, tucking the unrolled flap underneath as a base.
6

Fill each nest center with 1 cup finely chopped shelled pistachios and brush the top with remaining butter.
7

Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
8

Ladle the cooled syrup over the hot baked nests and soak for two hours before serving.

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Questions

What is Bulbul Yuvasi?

A classic pastry made of wrinkled phyllo rings shaped into bird nests, filled with pistachios and soaked in sweet citrus syrup. This reference files it under Turkish dessert: made in the oven and on the stovetop, rated medium and about 65 minutes start to finish.

What oven temperature does Bulbul Yuvasi need?

For Bulbul Yuvasi, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 7. The longest stretch at that heat is 25 minutes, in step 7.

Can I make Bulbul Yuvasi gluten-free?

Not cleanly. 12 phyllo dough sheets, thawed has no substitute that behaves the same way in this dish. If you need strictly gluten-free, start from the gluten-free dessert collection instead.

Does Bulbul Yuvasi contain tree nuts?

Yes: 1 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and tree nuts. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

Can I freeze Bulbul Yuvasi?

Yes. Store Bulbul Yuvasi airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

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