Kataifi Nests with Walnuts and Honey Syrup

Method

1. 1
   • walnuts 200 g
   • pistachios 50 g
   • ground cinnamon 1 tsp

   Mix the nut filling — Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). In a bowl, mix the chopped walnuts, pistachios and ground cinnamon.

2. 2
   • kataifi pastry 300 g
   • butter 150 g

   Butter the kataifi strands — Gently separate the kataifi pastry strands and toss them with the melted butter until evenly coated.

3. 3
   • kataifi pastry 300 g

   Shape the nests — Take a small handful of buttered kataifi, flatten slightly, place a spoonful of the nut mixture in the center, and wrap or twist into a nest shape. Repeat with the remaining pastry, arranging the nests on a lined baking tray.

4. 4

   Bake until golden — Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and crisp.

   ⏱23 min
5. 5
   • white sugar 250 g
   • water 2½ dl
   • honey 2 tbsp
   • lemon juice 1 tbsp
   • cinnamon stick 1

   Make the honey syrup — Meanwhile, combine the sugar, water, honey and cinnamon stick in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer for 8 minutes, then stir in the lemon juice and remove from heat.

   ⏱8 min
6. 6

   Soak with syrup — As soon as the nests come out of the oven, spoon the warm syrup evenly over them. Let them soak and cool to room temperature before serving.