Description
This special stack of crêpes is layered with a spiced and nutty whipped cream and then doused in a honey syrup before serving.
Ingredients
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For Crepes
- 5 large eggs
- 2 1/4 cups (540 ml) milk
- 1 1/2 cup (360 ml) water
- 3 cups (720 ml) flour
- 6 tbsp (90 g) melted butter, plus extra for pan
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- zest of one orange
For Syrup
- 2 cups (480 ml) sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) honey
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) water
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) orange juice (freshly squeezed - may also use lemon juice)
- 2 (3-inch) sticks cinnamon (optional)
- 4 to 6 whole cloves, or 1/2 tsp ground cardamom (optional)
For Filling
- 2 1/2 cups (600 ml) fresh whipped cream*
- 14 oz (400 g) nuts, finely chopped (can use any nuts you prefer for baklava, I prefer walnuts or pistachios)
- 1 1/2 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground clove (optional)
- 4 tbsp powdered sugar
- 3 oz (85 g) chopped candied walnuts for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients for the crepes together and blend in blender or food processor. Allow the batter to rest for about 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- In a saucepan, mix together all the ingredients for the syrup together and heat on medium-high. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture boils. Stop stirring and bring down the heat to medium and allow it to cook unstirred for about 5 minutes, or until the mixture becomes thicker. Strain out the cinnamon sticks and cloves and allow the syrup to cool completely.
- Lightly butter your crepe pan (or frying pan) and place a scant 1/4 cup of the batter in the center and spread out to the edges with a crepe spreader or swirling the pan. Cook for about 1 – 2 minutes then flip and cook for an additional minute. Repeat for the remaining batter. Place a sheet of wax or parchment paper between each crepe to prevent them from sticking.
- Fold the ingredients for the filling together.
- Begin creating your layers by spreading a thin layer of the filling on each crepe and stacking them on top of each other. (Do not put the filling on the last layer).
- Top with candied walnuts if using. Drizzle the syrup on individual slices or on the entire cake (I recommend allowing each person to drizzle their own syrup).
Notes
- est served immediately and eaten the same day.
- May last up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.
- If you want to make the cake ahead of time, make the crepes and syrup up to a day ahead and mix the filling and layer the cake the next day. *If you want the cake to last longer and/or want to omit the whipped cream, you can replace the whipped cream for the syrup.
- Simply make a double batch of the syrup and combine the syrup with the remaining filling ingredients to make a thin nutty paste to spread on the crepes.
- The cake will last longer and have a more authentic baklava taste.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Recipe
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520