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Gourmet Baklava A Sweet Delight

By Joanna Walsh


Baklava is a sweet dessert that originates from Middle East but there are some traces that suggest that people from China as well as Europe had some knowledge about this sweet pastry. Gourmet Baklava is an essential part of Mediterranean cuisine but it is loved all over the world. You will find places in San Diego, CA where you can buy this dessert.

The traditional recipe consists of ingredients including pastry sheets, dry fruits like pistachios, walnuts and almonds, butter and sugar syrup. It consists of several layers of pastry sheet and every single layer is buttered then filled with nuts and then topped with the syrup. For some people, it may taste too sweet but mostly people find it an irresistible sweet treat and loved to have it with green or black tea.

Although there are different accounts related to the history of baklava because some resources suggest that Turkey was the place where it originated from but then there are sources that suggest it was found in a Chinese cook book that was written in 1330. In short, there is no solid proof or evidence that show the actual destination of its origin.

History also reveals that the gourmet variety was only served to the rich and elite class and no one else could get their hands on the classic sweet. It was considered as delicacy and not every other individual could have it at all. The recipes were also kept secret so that they couldn't be copied. Only the rich and wealthy people were served this gourmet delicacy.

With time, the recipe has changed tremendously just to make it more easy to make because the traditional recipe requires a lot of time and effort. You will also find many variations today whereas traditional recipe had to be made as it is. This pastry is made at home as well as in bulk a large manufacturing units.

It could serve as a perfect present for your loved ones because its hard to resist something so sweet and tasty. People may usually present each other chocolates or other delights but when it comes to baklava, its a very unique idea and an extremely creative pastry that you won't find every where. Every bit is so sweet. Crispy and crunchy.

You will find it available in many different sizes as well as shapes. You would come across several variations depending on the fact that which part of the world you are residing in. It serves as a perfect end to any dinner party or meal usually it is regarded as an after meal delicacy and served with tea or coffee. It goes perfectly well with black tea or black coffee.

Previously, people had to travel abroad to in order to buy these uniquely crafted pastries and they were expensive to buy. You could only find them in specific bakeries or shops but with the passing time, it has become possible to find these pastries almost everywhere now. You could even get them delivered straight at your door step.




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