Jul 09 2026
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Baklava Ice Cream Recipe

Inspired by Santorini Greek Taverna
Time3h
Serves8

Vanilla Ice Cream Mixed with Homemade Baklava

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Ingredients

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Ice Cream Base

Baklava

Method

Ice Cream Base

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ice Cream Base

    In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, and sugar. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally.

  2. 2

    Temper the Egg Yolks

    In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Once the cream mixture is warm, gradually add a small amount to the yolks while whisking to temper them. Then pour the yolk mixture back into the saucepan.

  3. 3

    Cook the Mixture

    Continue to cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.

  4. 4

    Chill the Base

    Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Baklava

  1. 5

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 6

    Prepare the Baklava Layers

    Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Lay out the phyllo dough and brush the top layer with melted butter. Layer 8 sheets of phyllo, brushing each with butter.

  3. 7

    Add the Nut Filling

    In a bowl, mix together the chopped walnuts, pistachios, cinnamon, and sugar. Spread a thin layer of the nut mixture over the phyllo layers.

  4. 8

    Layer and Cut

    Continue layering phyllo and nut mixture until all are used, finishing with 8 layers of phyllo on top. Cut into diamond shapes with a sharp knife.

  5. 9

    Bake the Baklava

    Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes or until golden brown.

  6. 10

    Prepare the Syrup

    While the baklava is baking, combine water, sugar, and honey in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

  7. 11

    Add Syrup to Baklava

    Once the baklava is done baking, pour the syrup evenly over it. Allow to cool completely.

Combine

  1. 12

    Mix Baklava with Ice Cream

    Once the ice cream base is chilled, churn it according to your ice cream maker's instructions. Chop the cooled baklava into small pieces and fold it into the churned ice cream. Freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.

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