Gullac
Gullac is a traditional Turkish dessert that features delicate layers of pastry soaked in sweetened milk and fragrant rosewater. This no-bake treat is as visually stunning as it is delicious, with a refreshing sweetness and a delightful crunch from chopped pistachios. Perfect for summer evenings or festive gatherings, Gullac is easy to prepare, making it an ideal centerpiece for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 Gullac sheets (or phyllo dough)
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons rosewater
- ½ cup chopped pistachios
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the whole milk and granulated sugar until dissolved. Stir in the rosewater.
- Briefly soak each Gullac sheet in the warm milk mixture and layer them flat in a rectangular baking dish.
- Continue layering soaked sheets, drizzling some of the milk mixture over each layer until all sheets are used.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours.
- Before serving, garnish with chopped pistachios and serve chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (100g)
- Calories: 247
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 118mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 17mg