Give the traditional Greek dessert baklava a new twist and delight bacon lovers with Maple Bacon Baklava. It’s got all the salty sweetness that you love with the added crunch of bacon to delight.
Give Baklava a New Twist with Maple Bacon Baklava
Looking for a unique twist on baklava? Delight bacon lovers and dessert enthusiasts alike with Maple Bacon Baklava—a recipe that combines sweet and savoury elements for a truly unforgettable treat. It’s got all the salty sweetness you love, plus the added crunch of premium Australian bacon.
What Is Baklava?
You’ve probably enjoyed traditional baklava filled with layers of chopped nuts, crisp filo pastry, and honey. But have you ever thought about giving this classic dessert a modern makeover? Adding a savoury element like bacon takes baklava to the next level, creating the perfect balance of flavours and textures.
Why Bacon Works in Desserts
Bacon dessert recipes are becoming increasingly popular for their bold combination of salty and sweet. In this recipe, the smoky notes of high-quality Australian bacon perfectly complement the rich maple syrup and flaky filo pastry. The result? A dessert that’s indulgent, unexpected, and completely irresistible.
Choose the Best Australian Bacon
The secret to incredible Maple Bacon Baklava is in the quality of your ingredients. For this recipe, make sure to use premium Australian bacon. Finding truly Australian-made bacon can be harder than you think, so check the packaging carefully. The flavour of good bacon will elevate your baklava from ordinary to extraordinary.
How to Make Maple Bacon Baklava
Ready to try your hand at this unique baklava recipe? This dish is simple to prepare but delivers a big wow factor. Just layer filo pastry, chopped nuts, crispy bacon, and a drizzle of maple syrup, then bake until golden perfection. Whether you’re a fan of sweet and savoury desserts or simply love experimenting in the kitchen, this is one recipe you’ll want to make again and again.
Maple Bacon Baklava
Salty and sweet at the same time, there is a lot to love about this twist on the traditional Greek dessert baklava. Maple Bacon Baklava is a dish you will love.
Ingredients
- 8 sheets filo pastry
- ½ cup of brown sugar
- ½ cup dried figs, chopped
- 1 ½ cups dried dates, pitted chopped
- 1 ½ cups pecans, chopped
- ½ cup bacon, diced and fried
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp rose water
- 150g butter, melted
- ½ cup of maple syrup
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C.
- Combine all ingredients except the filo in a large mixing bowl. Unroll the thawed filo dough and cover with a damp towel to keep unused layers from drying out.
- Brush the bottom of a baking sheet (lined with a silicone baking mat) or a 9×13 baking pan with the melted butter mixture.
- Lay one sheet of filo dough in the pan and brush the entire filo sheet lightly with butter. Place another layer of filo on top and repeat with butter and filo until you have four sheets of filo.
- Sprinkle about six tablespoons of the nut mixture evenly over the top filo sheet. Top with a layer of filo, lightly butter and top with the second sheet of filo. Repeat this layering process until you have reached the top of the pan or all of the nut mixture is used up.
- Brush the top and sides of the filo stack with butter. Using a sharp knife, score the top few layers of the baklava into parallelograms making sure not to cut all the way through to the bottom. Sprinkle over sesame seeds.
- Bake for 20 minutes until light golden brown.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 1060Total Fat: 63gSaturated Fat: 27gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 31gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 669mgCarbohydrates: 118gNet Carbohydrates: 118gFiber: 10gSugar: 77gSugar Alcohols: 77gProtein: 14g
A bit about baklava
While you are eating your Maple Bacon Baklava, you might like to think about the dish’s history. This dessert has been around for a long time. It is known to have been popular in the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century and was served during Ramadan. However, baklava is considered a national dish in many countries, including Lebanon, Greece and Turkey. They all have their own twists on this very popular dessert.
You don’t have to refrigerate baklava, but it will keep longer if you do. You can also freeze it. Small batches are best for freezing as it’s easy to defrost for use. Make sure you separate the pieces and put them on baking paper to freeze.
What else can you have for dessert?
I have to admit that dessert is my favourite part of any meal and I’ve got several other delights for you to try.