Sarailie (Turkish-Style Walnut Baklava)
Sarailie is a Turkish-inspired dessert, similar to baklava, made with thin pastry sheets filled with ground walnuts, rolled, baked, and generously soaked in aromatic syrup.
Servings
4
Prep
45 min
Cook
40 min
Total
1 h 25 min (plus 4-5 hours soaking)
🥘Ingredients
servings
Mixture
For the syrup
✅Dietary Compatibility
Yield
20-25 sarailie rolls (approx. 1.2 kg)
📦Storage
Refrigerator
Keeps for 5-7 days refrigerated, covered. Tastes even better after 1-2 days of soaking.
Freezer
Can be frozen for 2-3 months, already soaked in syrup. Thaw slowly in the refrigerator.
🥗Nutrition Facts
Values per serving (approx. 80 g)
Calories
150 kcal
Protein
8 g
Fat
10 g
Carbohydrates
6 g
Fiber
1 g
🍷Pairs Well With
💡Variations
with pistachios or almonds instead of walnuts for green/white color
with rose water or orange blossom water in syrup for oriental aroma
with chocolate layer on top for a modern variation