Greek Kataifi Bites (Shredded Phyllo Baklava's)

Ingredients

• 200 grams kataifi pastry
• 30 grams almonds
• 20 grams walnuts
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon breadcrumbs
• 150 grams butter (melted)
• 250 grams water
• 350 grams sugar

Instructions

1. 1

   NOTE: Unfreeze the Kataifi pastry in the fridge overnight. Once removed from package use immediately. Do not let the pastry sit uncovered because it air-dries easily.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 180°C / 356°F.

3. 3

   Add walnuts, almonds, ground cinnamon, ground cloves and breadcrumbs in a blender. Blend until nuts look coarsely chopped.

4. 4

   Remove kataifi pastry from package and place on a working surface. Work the kataifi with your hands by gently tearing apart the shreds in order to get fluffy.

5. 5

   Take a few shreds of the pastry together and create a long strip. Place it on your working surface. Sprinkle the dough with some butter. Take a teaspoon of the filling and add right at the end. Roll the pastry tightly together until you reach the other end of the strip.

6. 6

   Grease the bottom of a pan with butter and place the rolls.

7. 7

   Bake for about 15 minutes or until they get a golden color.

8. 8

   --- For The Syrup: ---

9. 9

   While the pastries are in the oven start making the syrup.

10. 10

    In a small saucepan add sugar and water. Bring to a boil over high heat.

11. 11

    Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes without stiring.

12. 12

    Pour the hot syrup on the pastries right as they come out of the oven.

13. 13

    Let them rest at room temperature for about 1 hour before serving.