Ahmet ÖrgeCuisinier de Ligne
22 May 2026 Last updated: 11 September 2026

A Gaziantep specialty made by rolling shredded kadayif pastry around pistachios and baking it. Its rich pistachio filling and sweet syrup make it a special dessert for holiday tables.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Making the Syrup

12 min

Bring the sugar and water to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes, until thickened. Add the lemon juice and let cool.

2

Buttering the Kadayif

8 min

Loosen the shredded kadayif pastry and toss it with the melted butter.

3

Rolling

20 min

Take small tufts of kadayif pastry, place some pistachios in the center, and roll tightly. Arrange on a greased baking sheet.

4

Baking

35 min

Bake in an oven preheated to 180°C / 355°F for 30–35 minutes, until the top is golden and crisp.

5

Adding the Syrup

20 min

Pour the cold syrup over the hot dessert as soon as it comes out of the oven, then let it rest for 20 minutes.

Reminder

Keeps fresh for 3 days at room temperature in a covered container. Can be stored in the freezer for 1 month.

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
380 kcalCalories
7 gProtein
42 gCarbohydrate
21 gFat
2 gFiber
26 gSugar
60 mgSodium
6 gSaturated Fat
Protein 7% Carbohydrate 44% Fat 49%
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