Baklava an Indian Milk Sweet in Sugar Syrup

Experience the perfect fusion of Middle Eastern and Indian flavors with this decadent recipe for Baklava-Style Indian Milk Sweet in Sugar Syrup. Layers of flaky phyllo pastry are brushed with melted butter and filled with a rich, creamy mixture of paneer, milk powder, and condensed milk, delicately spiced with aromatic cardamom. Baked to golden perfection and drenched in a fragrant saffron-rose sugar syrup, this dessert is irresistibly moist and flavorful. Finished with a generous garnish of chopped pistachios and almonds, each bite offers a delightful balance of textures and sweetness. Perfect for festive occasions or indulgent treats, this unique take on baklava is a dessert lover's dream come true.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 12 sheets Phyllo pastry sheets
• 150 grams Unsalted butter, melted
• 100 grams Milk powder
• 200 grams Paneer (Indian cottage cheese), crumbled
• 100 grams Condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon Green cardamom powder
• 50 grams Pistachios, finely chopped
• 50 grams Almonds, finely chopped
• 200 grams Granulated sugar
• 240 ml Water
• 1 tablespoon Rose water
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
• 5 strands Saffron strands
• 20 grams Chopped nuts (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a rectangular baking dish.

Step 2

Prepare the milk filling by combining crumbled paneer, milk powder, condensed milk, and cardamom powder in a mixing bowl. Stir until smooth and set aside.

Step 3

In a saucepan, prepare the sugar syrup by combining sugar, water, saffron strands, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil and then let it simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in rose water and set aside to cool.

Step 4

Lay one sheet of phyllo pastry in the greased dish and brush it generously with melted butter. Repeat this process with 6 layers of phyllo pastry, brushing melted butter between each layer.

Step 5

Spread the prepared milk filling evenly on top of the phyllo layers.

Step 6

Add another 6 layers of phyllo pastry on top of the milk filling, brushing each layer with melted butter.

Step 7

Using a sharp knife, cut the layered pastry into diamond or square shapes. Be sure to cut through all the layers.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and crisp.

Step 9

Remove the baklava from the oven and immediately pour the cooled sugar syrup evenly over the hot pastry. Let it soak for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.

Step 10

Garnish with chopped nuts before serving. Cut along the pre-scored lines again if needed and enjoy your Baklava-Style Indian Milk Sweet.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1239.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3997.9

Total Fat 231.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 114.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 473.5mg	0%
Sodium 1331.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 425.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.2g	0%
Total Sugars 267.0g
Protein 84.1g	0%

Vitamin D 8IU	0%
Calcium 963.2mg	0%
Iron 6.0mg	0%
Potassium 1673.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.6%

Protein: 8.2%

Carbs: 41.2%