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Turkish instant dessert khagineh

Khagineh Recipe

A traditional Persian dessert made with eggs, walnuts, cinnamon, saffron, and rose water. This easy homemade Khagineh is soft, fragrant, and perfect for breakfast, dessert, or afternoon tea.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: Persian
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the Batter
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted butter
  • For the Filling
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • For the Syrup
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons rose water
  • 2 tablespoons brewed saffron
  • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Prepare the syrup by simmering the sugar and water for 5 minutes. Add the rose water, saffron, cardamom, and lemon juice, then let it cool.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, flour, and baking powder until smooth.
  3. Mix the chopped walnuts, sugar, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
  4. Heat a lightly greased non-stick skillet over medium-low heat.
  5. Pour half of the batter into the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle the walnut mixture evenly over the batter.
  7. Pour the remaining batter over the filling and continue cooking.
  8. Carefully flip the Khagineh and cook the other side until golden brown.
  9. Transfer to a serving plate and cut into diamond or square pieces.
  10. Pour the cooled saffron syrup over the warm Khagineh and let it absorb for 10-15 minutes before serving.