Pistachio White Chocolate Cold Baklava Chilled pistachio, white chocolate shell
Pistachio cold baklava coated in smooth white chocolate.
Pure ghee. Stone-ground Gaziantep pistachios. A contemporary fusion dessert.
Saytad Signature
Pistachio White Chocolate Cold Baklava Beyaz Çikolatalı Soğuk Baklava
This product begins as our Pistachio Cold Baklava — pistachio-filled, light, and silky — and then takes a step further into contemporary confectionery with a smooth white chocolate coating applied after chilling. The white chocolate sets firm in the refrigerator, creating a thin, snapping shell over the soft baklava beneath. The combination of white chocolate's creamy sweetness, the nuttiness of Gaziantep pistachios, and the lightness of the cold-prepared phyllo produces something that bridges tradition and modernity with genuine elegance. Every piece is premium.
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Ingredients & Allergen Information
Full Ingredient List
- Phyllo dough (yufka) Paper-thin sheets (wheat flour, water, salt, egg whites, a small amount of starch)
- Pure ghee butter 100% clarified cow's butter, brushed between every phyllo layer
- Gaziantep pistachios Stone-ground, early-harvest Antep pistachios, unsalted — filling and topping
- Sugar syrup (cold application) Beet sugar, water, lemon juice — applied cold for lighter texture
- White chocolate coating White chocolate (cocoa butter, sugar, whole milk powder, vanilla) — applied as a thin outer shell after chilling
Allergen Information
Contains
Free of
What Sets It Apart
Tradition Meets Contemporary Craft
The White Chocolate Shell
After the cold baklava is prepared and chilled, smooth white chocolate is applied as a thin outer coating. In the refrigerator, this sets into a firm, snapping shell — providing a new textural dimension that contrasts beautifully with the soft, yielding phyllo beneath. The moment of breaking through the chocolate is part of the experience.
Pistachio Meets White Chocolate
The pairing of Gaziantep pistachio and white chocolate is a considered one: the nuttiness and gentle bitterness of the pistachio cut through the sweetness of white chocolate, while the chocolate amplifies the creaminess already present in the cold-prepared baklava. Together they create a flavour profile that is richer and more complex than either element alone.
A Gift-Ready Centrepiece
The white chocolate coating gives this product an immediately visual, elegant appearance that makes it one of the most popular choices for gifting at Saytad. The contrast of white chocolate exterior and green pistachio detail is striking and immediately communicates the care that has gone into the product.
The Craft Behind It
White Chocolate Cold Baklava: A New Classic
Turkish pastry culture is deeply traditional, but it has never been closed to evolution. The introduction of white chocolate into the cold baklava tradition represents a contemporary development that respects the original — the baklava itself remains faithful to Gaziantep technique — while adding a new dimension that speaks to a broader, more internationally-influenced palette.
At Saytad, we begin with our standard cold baklava preparation: Gaziantep pistachios, pure ghee, paper-thin phyllo, and cold syrup application. After chilling, the pieces are coated in smooth white chocolate, which is allowed to set fully in the refrigerator before packaging. The result is a product with three distinct layers of experience: the snap of the chocolate shell, the softness of the cold phyllo, and the nuttiness of the pistachio filling.
This product has become one of the most requested at Saytad — particularly for gifting occasions. Its visual elegance, combined with the familiar-but-elevated flavour profile, makes it as appropriate for a first-time encounter with Turkish sweets as for a long-standing baklava enthusiast looking for something new.
Room Temperature
Not advised
The white chocolate coating will soften and the baklava deteriorate outside the fridge
Refrigerated
Up to 3 Days
Keep refrigerated at all times — the chocolate sets and holds best when cold
Freezing
Not advised
Freezing damages the chocolate coating and the cold baklava texture
Best Enjoyed
Same day
The chocolate snap and baklava freshness are finest on the day of production
Ready to Experience It?
Same-day delivery within Istanbul with refrigerated packaging.
A popular gift choice — corporate and bulk orders welcome.