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Crispy Pistachio Kadayif

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

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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. 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. 2

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

  3. 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. 4

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

  5. 5

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

  6. 6

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

  7. 7

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

  8. 8

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

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Questions

How long does Crispy Pistachio Kadayif take?

As written, 65 minutes: 25 of prep and 40 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 8 (1 hour): "Pour cold syrup evenly over hot baked dessert and rest for 1 hour before slicing."

What temperature do I cook Crispy Pistachio Kadayif at?

For Crispy Pistachio Kadayif, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 2. The longest stretch at that heat is 1 hour, in step 8.

How do I know when Crispy Pistachio Kadayif is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until fully coated. Step 7: cook until golden brown and crisp.

Can I make Crispy Pistachio Kadayif dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Crispy Pistachio Kadayif 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.

Does Crispy Pistachio Kadayif contain tree nuts?

Yes: 1.5 cups 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.

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