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Crispy Rolled Baklava Ice Cream—40% Lighter

Delicate hand-rolled baklava cigars with shattered pistachios and honey, paired with silky cream ice cream made with Greek yogurt. This Fat Switch version cuts 230 calories while delivering the same golden crunch and floral sweetness of traditional baklava.

25m

Prep Time

28m

Cook Time

Servings

348

Calories

22g

Protein

🛒 Ingredients

✓ 4 sheets phyllo dough (thawed)
✓ Olive oil cooking spray (2 tbsp)
✓ 1/2 cup roasted pistachios, finely chopped
✓ 2 tbsp granulated sugar
✓ 1 tsp ground cinnamon
✓ 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
✓ 1 tbsp orange zest
✓ Pinch of sea salt
✓ 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or 0%)
✓ 1/4 cup heavy cream (or cashew cream)
✓ 1 tbsp honey
✓ 1 tsp vanilla extract
✓ 1 tbsp confectioners' sugar
✓ 1.5 tbsp honey (for drizzle)
✓ 2 tbsp water
✓ 1 whole clove

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the ice cream base: Whisk Greek yogurt, heavy cream, 1 tbsp honey, vanilla extract, and confectioners' sugar until smooth and silky. Divide between two serving glasses or small bowls. Freeze for at least 30 minutes while preparing baklava.

2. Toast and blend nuts: In a small pan over medium heat, toast chopped pistachios for 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Transfer to a bowl and mix with sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt. Set aside.

3. Prepare phyllo sheets: Lay one phyllo sheet on a clean, dry surface. Lightly spray with olive oil on both sides using a cooking spray bottle (2–3 short bursts per sheet). Do not oversaturate.

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4. Fill and roll the cigars: Sprinkle 2 tbsp of the pistachio mixture along the long edge of the phyllo sheet, leaving 1 inch at each end. Tightly roll the phyllo into a cigar, tucking in the sides as you go. Repeat with remaining phyllo sheets to make 4 baklava cigars.

5. Bake until golden: Place rolled cigars seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spray lightly with olive oil. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–15 minutes until deep golden and crispy. Cool for 2 minutes on a wire rack.

6. Make honey-orange syrup: In a small saucepan, warm 1.5 tbsp honey with 2 tbsp water and 1 clove over low heat for 3 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in orange zest, and let cool for 1 minute. Discard clove.

7. Plate and serve: Remove ice cream from freezer 2 minutes before serving. Place 2 warm baklava cigars alongside each scoop of yogurt ice cream. Drizzle with honey-orange syrup and garnish with a pinch of orange zest.

📊 Nutrition per Serving

Calories348 kcal

Protein22g

Carbohydrates58g

Fat9g

🏷️ Tags

#Greek yogurt ice cream dessert#low-fat baklava recipe#Middle Eastern desserts lighter

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