Güllaç

Name: Güllaç
Cook time: 160 min
Total time: 160 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 2 l Milk, whole; 300g Granulated Sugar; 2 tbsp Rose Water; 10 Güllaç Leaves, güllaç sheets; 200g Walnuts, coarsely chopped; 1 Pomegranate Arils; 3 tbsp Pistachios, ground

Güllaç is a delicate, milky Turkish dessert of thin cornstarch sheets soaked in fragrant rose-scented milk and layered with nuts and jewel-like pomegranate. Light, slightly sweet, and refreshingly chilled, it’s an elegant treat that balances creamy texture with crunchy nuts and bright bursts of fruit. Perfect for warm nights or festive occasions.

Güllaç is a delicate, milky Turkish dessert of thin cornstarch sheets soaked in fragrant rose-scented milk and layered with nuts a... Show more

Traditional Turkish Recipe

Health Grade

D+ · Occasional

Time

2 hrs30 min

Price

1,55 €

Calories

575 kcal

vegetarian

low calorie

quick

easy

Method

Chop the walnuts

Coarsely chop the walnuts if needed, aiming for small pieces that will tuck neatly between the layers but still give a little crunch.

Warm the milk

In a saucepan, combine the milk and granulated sugar. Warm over medium heat, stirring often, until the sugar dissolves and the milk is steaming hot but not boiling. Take it off the heat and stir in the rose water, then let it cool for 15 minutes until it feels just lukewarm.

Layer the güllaç

Set a large shallow dish on the counter and spoon a thin layer of the milk mixture over the bottom. Dip one güllaç sheet into the milk for 1 to 2 seconds just until flexible, lay it flat in the dish, and spoon a little more milk over the top. Repeat with the remaining sheets, scattering the chopped walnuts between the layers, and keep going until all 10 sheets are used and the top is evenly moistened.