I hope you have a beautiful day filled with lots of love. Whether you are celebrating with a loved one or by yourself, do something nice.

Indulge in one of my favorite baklava flavors: raspberry baklava! After years of making this for clients, I’m finally sharing the recipe. Using my classic baklava and syrup recipe, I added a drizzle of raspberry coulis for a delicious twist and a stunning red-marbled look. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion, this unique dessert is a must-try for baklava fans!

The raspberry sauce can be made ahead of time and I do suggest that. You can refrigerate the sauce before you use it.

Raspberry Coulis Sauce

• 1/2 cup of organic sugar
• 1/4 cup of water
• 2 cups of raspberries (you can use fresh or frozen)
• 2 teaspoons of lemon juice

Method:

1. Add all the ingredients over the stovetop in a medium pot. Cook over medium heat until the mixture becomes thick. About 18-20 minutes.
2. Once the mixture is thick, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly. Strain the coulis through a fine mesh strainer. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Baklava time!

Follow along the recipe link here for a TASTY baklava recipe. You can even make baklava rolls if you prefer.

Once the baklava is ready and cooled down, you can then drizzle the raspberry sauce over the top. It is always nice to use a piping bag so you can make beautiful lines. Serve when ready.

Notes:

• You can cut the amount of baklava syrup you use because the raspberry syrup is sweet too.
• If you don’t want to use raspberries you can use any berry of your choice.
• Do not refrigerate or freeze cooked baklava as it will become soggy. Place inside a sealed container and it will stay good for up to a week.