Crispy Pistachio Kadayif

Name: Crispy Pistachio Kadayif
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 1 lb shredded phyllo dough, shredded; 1 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1.5 cups pistachios, finely chopped; 2 cups granulated sugar; 2 cups water; 2 tsp lemon juice

Crispy shredded dough coated in butter, filled with finely crushed pistachios, and soaked in sweet lemon-infused syrup.

65 minMediumServes 8420 cal/serving

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

Ingredients

1 lb shredded phyllo dough, shredded
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1.5 cups pistachios, finely chopped
2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups water
2 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

1

Combine 2 cups granulated sugar, 2 cups water, and 2 tsp lemon juice in a saucepan, bring to a boil, simmer for 15 minutes, and cool completely.
2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a baking dish.
3

Loosen 1 lb shredded shredded phyllo dough in a bowl and pour 1 cup melted unsalted butter over it, tossing until fully coated.
4

Press half of 1 lb shredded shredded phyllo dough into the bottom of the dish to form a tight layer.
5

Sprinkle 1.5 cups finely chopped pistachios evenly across the dough layer.
6

Top with remaining 1 lb shredded shredded phyllo dough and press firmly to compress.
7

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
8

Pour cold syrup evenly over hot baked dessert and rest for 1 hour before slicing.

Questions

Can I make Crispy Pistachio Kadayif dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup unsalted butter, melted. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Crispy Pistachio Kadayif gluten-free?

Not cleanly. 1 lb shredded phyllo dough, shredded 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.

How long does Crispy Pistachio Kadayif keep?

Store it 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.

Can I halve or double Crispy Pistachio Kadayif?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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