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Ultimate Middle Eastern Pistachio Baklava

Recipe by Gordon Ramsay

A crisp, buttery baklava layered with toasted pistachios and a bright lemon‑sugar syrup. Inspired by Gordon Ramsay’s quick‑fire Middle‑Eastern dessert, this recipe yields 12 bite‑size rectangles that stay sticky and delicious for up to a week.

MediumMiddle EasternServes 12

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Source Video
12h 39m
Prep
43m
Cook
1h 36m
Cleanup
14h 58m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$11.50
Per serving:$0.96

Critical Success Points

  • Layering each filo sheet with butter and pistachio mixture to achieve 30‑35 layers
  • Pouring the hot lemon‑sugar syrup over the freshly baked baklava

Safety Warnings

  • Melted butter and hot syrup are scalding – handle with care
  • Use oven mitts when removing the hot tray
  • Sharp knife for cutting – cut away from your body

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