This baklava ice cream sundae is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that combines the flavors of baklava and ice cream. The baklava is made with chopped walnuts, honey, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. The ice cream is a vanilla ice cream that has been softened. To make the sundae, simply combine the baklava and the ice cream in a bowl and serve immediately.
Baklava is a dessert that originated in the Middle East. It is made with layers of filo dough, chopped nuts, and honey. The dough is brushed with butter and then baked until it is golden brown. The nuts are typically walnuts or pistachios. The honey is used to sweeten the dessert and to give it a sticky texture. Baklava is a popular dessert in many countries around the world. It is often served at special occasions, such as weddings and holidays.This baklava ice cream sundae is a modern twist on the classic dessert. It combines the flavors of baklava with the creaminess of ice cream. The sundae is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion.
Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 5 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of ground cloves
Pinch of salt
1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened
Instructions
Spread nuts on a baking sheet.
In a small saucepan, combine honey, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until thickened.
Pour hot honey mixture over nuts and stir to coat.
Spread nuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let cool completely.
In a large bowl, combine ice cream and baklava walnuts.
Serve immediately.
Why It Works
The combination of baklava and ice cream is a delicious and unexpected one.
The baklava adds a sweet and crunchy texture to the ice cream.
The ice cream helps to balance out the sweetness of the baklava.
This dessert is easy to make and can be made ahead of time.