Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with this Baklava-Custard Christmas Wreath Recipe, a dazzling centerpiece for your holiday gatherings. This dessert masterfully merges flaky baklava layers with a rich, creamy custard filling, offering a delightful contrast of textures and flavors that will captivate your guests. The wreath shape adds an elegant touch to your table, making it not just a treat for the palate but also for the eyes. Perfect for Christmas parties or family get-togethers, this easy-to-follow recipe yields 12 servings, ensuring there’s enough to share—if you can resist its allure!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package phyllo dough (16 oz), thawed
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups walnuts or pistachios, finely chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup honey
- Powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix chopped nuts with cinnamon and sugar; set aside.
- Brush baking dish with butter; layer half of the phyllo sheets, each brushed with butter.
- Add nut mixture evenly over phyllo layers, then top with remaining phyllo sheets.
- Cut into a circular wreath shape; bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare honey syrup by simmering honey and water for about 5-7 minutes.
- Make custard by whisking egg yolks, cornstarch, and vanilla; slowly mix in warm milk until thickened.
- Pour syrup over the baked wreath and let soak for 20 minutes before adding custard into the center.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg