Festive Gajar Halwa Baklava Perfect for Winters and Celebrations
Gajar Halwa Baklava
75 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
14
Ingredients
Veg
Diet
This fusion dessert blends the comfort of slow-cooked gajar halwa with the delicate crispness of classic baklava. The recipe focuses on clean layering, controlled sweetness, and syrup absorption without sogginess. Each step is designed to help you build a dessert that holds shape, stays flaky, and delivers warmth and crunch in every bite.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
For the Gajar Halwa Filling:
3 cupsCarrots (grated)
1 cupFull-fat milk
2 tablespoonsGhee
4 tablespoonsSugar
½ teaspoonGreen cardamom powder
2 tablespoonsChopped almonds
2 tablespoonsChopped pistachios
For the Baklava Layers:
12 sheetsPhyllo pastry sheets
½ cupMelted butter
For the Syrup:
½ cupSugar
½ cupWater
2 tablespoonsHoney
½ teaspoonLemon juice
For Garnish:
1 tablespoonFinely chopped pistachios