Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with our Baklava-Custard Christmas Wreath Recipe, a delightful dessert that beautifully combines the flaky layers of traditional baklava with a rich, creamy custard filling. This stunning wreath shape not only adds elegance to your holiday table but also captivates the taste buds with its unique fusion of crunchy nuts and sweet honey. Perfect for gatherings, family feasts, or as a centerpiece, this recipe is straightforward enough for novice bakers yet impressive enough to wow your guests. Celebrate the season with this extraordinary dessert that promises to be a highlight of your holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package phyllo dough (16 oz), thawed
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups finely chopped walnuts or pistachios
- 1 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup honey
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish with melted butter.
- In a bowl, mix chopped nuts, sugar, and cinnamon; set aside.
- Layer half of the phyllo sheets in the greased dish, brushing each with butter. Add the nut mixture evenly on top.
- Layer remaining phyllo sheets over the nut mixture, again brushing each layer with butter.
- Cut into a circular wreath shape and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare honey syrup by simmering honey, water, and sugar until slightly reduced; set aside.
- For custard, whisk together egg yolks, cornstarch, and vanilla in one bowl; heat milk and sugar in another until warm. Gradually combine both mixtures and cook until thickened.
- Once baked, pour honey syrup over the wreath and let soak for about 20 minutes before pouring custard into the center.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg