Low Fat Islak Baklava

Indulge in the irresistible layers of *Low Fat Islak Baklava*, a guilt-free twist on the beloved Turkish dessert that combines flaky phyllo dough, spiced walnuts, and a luscious honey-lemon syrup. This lightened-up version swaps traditional butter for lite butter, while still delivering the signature richness and texture of baklava. Ground cinnamon and cardamom add a warm, fragrant depth to the walnut filling, while the syrup, enhanced with a hint of vanilla, soaks into the golden-baked layers for ultimate decadence. Perfect for health-conscious dessert lovers, this slimmed-down baklava makes an elegant addition to any gathering, pairing beautifully with tea or coffee. Easy to prepare in just one hour, Low Fat Islak Baklava proves that you don’t have to sacrifice flavor for a lighter treat!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 10 sheets Phyllo dough
• 50 grams Lite butter
• 150 grams Chopped walnuts
• 120 ml Honey
• 100 ml Water
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 tsp Ground cardamom
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Melt the lite butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and set aside.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, combine chopped walnuts, ground cinnamon, and ground cardamom. Mix well and set aside.

Step 4

Brush a small baking dish lightly with melted lite butter.

Step 5

Unroll the phyllo dough and cover it with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.

Step 6

Place one sheet of phyllo dough in the baking dish and brush it lightly with melted butter. Repeat this step with five more sheets of phyllo.

Step 7

Spread half of the walnut mixture evenly over the layered phyllo.

Step 8

Layer another three sheets of phyllo, brushing each with melted butter.

Step 9

Add the remaining walnut mixture as another layer.

Step 10

Top with the last three sheets of phyllo, again brushing each with some butter.

Step 11

Gently cut the baklava into squares or diamonds using a sharp knife.

Step 12

Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

Step 13

While the baklava is baking, prepare the syrup by combining honey, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat.

Step 14

Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the honey is fully dissolved. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract. Let it cool slightly.

Step 15

When the baklava is done baking, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the syrup evenly over the top.

Step 16

Allow the baklava to soak in the syrup, ideally for several hours or overnight, before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(660.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2146.9

Total Fat 125.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 35.7mg	0%
Sodium 1474.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 232.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.9g	0%
Total Sugars 105.5g
Protein 40.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 144.3mg	0%
Iron 8.1mg	0%
Potassium 893.4mg	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: 50.8%

Protein: 7.3%

Carbs: 41.9%