Brazilian-style Baklava

Ingredients

While the original Turkish Baklava is known for its use of pistachios and honey, the Brazilian-style Baklava incorporates tropical ingredients such as coconut and passion fruit. The traditional phyllo dough is replaced with a light and crispy tapioca crust, giving it a unique texture. The result is a fusion of Turkish and Brazilian flavors that will transport you to the sunny beaches of Brazil. We alse have the original recipe for Baklava, so you can check it out.

• 2 cups (240g) tapioca flour 2 cups (240g) tapioca flour
• 1 cup (200g) sugar 1 cup (200g) sugar
• 1 cup (240ml) water 1 cup (240ml) water
• 1 cup (100g) shredded coconut 1 cup (100g) shredded coconut
• 1 cup (240ml) passion fruit juice 1 cup (240ml) passion fruit juice
• 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, melted 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup (120g) chopped walnuts 1 cup (120g) chopped walnuts

Nutrition

• Calories: 350 kcal / 1465 KJ
• Fat: 20g (Saturated Fat: 10g)
• Carbohydrates: 40g (Sugars: 20g)
• Protein: 4g
• Fiber: 2g
• Salt: 0.1g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. 2.
   In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes to make a simple syrup. Remove from heat and let it cool.
3. 3.
   In a mixing bowl, combine the tapioca flour, shredded coconut, melted butter, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mix well until a dough forms.
4. 4.
   Divide the dough into two equal parts. Roll out one part of the dough on a lightly floured surface to fit the bottom of a greased baking dish.
5. 5.
   Pour half of the passion fruit juice over the rolled-out dough. Sprinkle half of the chopped walnuts on top.
6. 6.
   Roll out the second part of the dough and place it on top of the walnut layer. Pour the remaining passion fruit juice over the dough and sprinkle the remaining walnuts.
7. 7.
   Cut the baklava into diamond-shaped pieces.
8. 8.
   Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.
9. 9.
   Remove from the oven and pour the cooled simple syrup over the hot baklava.
10. 10.
    Allow the baklava to cool completely before serving.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Tapioca flour — Make sure to use tapioca flour specifically, as other flours will not yield the desired texture.
• Passion fruit juice — Use fresh passion fruit juice for the best flavor. If fresh passion fruit is not available, you can use store-bought passion fruit juice.

Tips & Tricks

• To achieve a crispy crust, make sure the melted butter is evenly distributed throughout the dough.
• Allow the baklava to cool completely before pouring the simple syrup over it to ensure it absorbs the syrup evenly.
• For an extra tropical touch, serve the baklava with a scoop of coconut ice cream or a drizzle of passion fruit sauce.

Serving advice

Serve the Brazilian-style Baklava at room temperature or slightly warmed. Garnish with a sprinkle of shredded coconut and a drizzle of passion fruit sauce for an eye-catching presentation.

Presentation advice

Arrange the diamond-shaped pieces of baklava on a serving platter in an alternating pattern to create an appealing visual display. Dust with powdered sugar for an elegant finishing touch.