Walnut and Pistachio Baklava with Almond and Ginger Ice Cream

Sweet nut-filled filo pastry diamonds served with a creamy homemade ginger and almond ice cream.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1355.1 kcals 5420.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 136.3 grams 545.2 grams
Fat 84.6 grams 338.5 grams
Protein 19.6 grams 78.4 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
250
g
CondimentsSauces
50
ml
Stem Ginger Syrup
from a jar of stem ginger
Dairy
150
g
Butter
melted
250
ml
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lemon
juice only
GrainsCereals
200
g
Filo Pastry
trimmed to fit tray
Liquids
200
ml
NutsSeeds
110
g
Walnuts
finely chopped
110
g
Pistachio Nuts
finely chopped
0.5
tsp
Ground Ginger
for the syrup
0.25
tsp
Ground Ginger
for the ice cream
50
g
Almonds
roughly chopped
Other
2
tbsp
Vegetables
50
g
Stem Ginger
finely chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Brush a 25cm x 18cm baking tray with melted butter.
  • Trim the filo pastry sheets to fit the tray.
  • Layer half the filo sheets into the tray, brushing each individual sheet with melted butter.
  • Mix the chopped walnuts and pistachios together in a bowl.
  • Spread the nut mixture evenly over the buttered pastry stack.
  • Layer the remaining filo sheets on top, buttering each sheet as before.
  • Score the top layer of pastry into a diamond pattern with a sharp knife.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the pastry is golden.
  • Boil caster sugar, water, lemon juice, and ground ginger in a pan for 6 minutes to form a syrup.
  • Pour the warm syrup over the hot baklava and leave it to cool.
  • Whisk double cream, ginger syrup, ground ginger, and honey in a bowl until soft peaks form.
  • Fold the chopped almonds and stem ginger into the cream mixture.
  • Freeze the ice cream for two to four hours until set solid.
  • Serve two baklava diamonds per plate topped with a scoop of ginger ice cream.