Description
Gullac is a beloved Turkish dessert that enchants with its delicate layers of pastry, soaked in sweetened milk and infused with fragrant rose or orange blossom water. Topped with crunchy nuts, this creamy delight offers a perfect balance of sweetness and floral notes, making it an ideal treat for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or enjoying a cozy night in, Gullac promises to bring joy and nostalgia to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 Gullac sheets
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp rose water or orange blossom water
- 1 cup chopped nuts (pistachios or walnuts)
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Milk Mixture: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine whole milk, sugar, and rose or orange blossom water. Stir until sugar dissolves and heat until warm but do not boil.
- 2. Soften the Gullac Sheets: Dip each Gullac sheet into the warm milk mixture for a few seconds until softened but not soggy. Layer onto your serving dish.
- 3. Layering: Repeat the soaking process with additional sheets, layering them in the dish and drizzling some milk mixture between layers to keep them moist.
- 4. Top It Off: After stacking about six sheets, pour remaining milk mixture generously over the top layer.
- 5. Garnish: Sprinkle chopped nuts on top for added crunch and visual appeal. Optionally drizzle more rose or orange blossom water.
- 6. Chill Before Serving: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg