Baklava with Fig and Orange

Crispy filo layers filled with ginger, orange, and figs, served with a rich caramel cream sauce.

Vegetarian Quick Dessert Fruit Baklava

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

2045.2

kcal / serving

2045.2 kcal total

Carbs

185.3g

per serving

185.3 g total

Fat

138.5g

per serving

138.5 g total

Protein

14.8g

per serving

14.8 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

person

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

Caster Sugar

Brown Sugar

Dairy

100

Butter

melted

100

Double Cream

Butter

Fruits

piece

Orange

peeled and sliced

piece

Fig

sliced

GrainsCereals

sheet

Filo Pastry

ready-made

Vegetables

0.5

tsp

Ginger

ground

Method

Place the baklava on a plate and pour the sauce over it.

Preheat the oven to 200°C.

Place a filo sheet on a baking sheet and brush with melted butter.

Layer a second sheet on top and brush with more butter.

Sprinkle half of the sugar, ginger, orange, and fig over the pastry.

Add two more buttered sheets and sprinkle with remaining sugar and fruit.

Top with the final two buttered pastry sheets.

Bake for ten minutes until golden-brown.

Simmer cream, brown sugar, and butter in a saucepan for five minutes.