Gullac
This classic Turkish Güllaç dessert is light, milky, and refreshing. Made with crispy starch sheets soaked in sweetened milk and layered with walnuts, it’s a no-bake treat that’s perfect for Ramadan or any special occasion.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 3 min
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1.4 liters milk
- 300 grams sugar
- 10 sheets güllaç
- 150 grams walnuts
- 1 tablespoon Ground pistachios
- 1 tablespoon Pomegranate arils
Instructions
- 1
Heat the milk and sugar in a pot, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Do not boil, just warm it enough to melt the sugar. It should be warm but still comfortable to touch.
- 2
Break a güllaç sheet into 4–5 pieces and place them in a 32x25 cm (5 cm deep) baking dish. Pour a ladle of the warm milk over the pieces.
- 3
Repeat the process with 5 güllaç sheets, then evenly sprinkle the walnuts over the top.
- 4
Continue layering with the remaining güllaç sheets, pouring milk between each layer. Once all the sheets are used, pour any remaining milk over the top.
- 5
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours.
- 6
Slice, garnish with pistachios and pomegranate arils, and serve chilled.