Bulbul Yuvasi (Pistachio Nightingale Nest Pastry)

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Bulbul Yuvasi (Pistachio Nightingale Nest Pastry)

Buttery phyllo rolled and shaped into little nest rings, baked crisp and soaked in lemony syrup, then filled with finely ground pistachios. The name means nightingale's nest. Makes 12 nests in about 2 hr 30 min.

Prep 60 min

Cook 30 min

Cooling 1 hr

Total 2 hr 30 min

Yield 12 nests

Ingredients

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9 oz (250 g)phyllo dough, thawed, kept covered
½ cup (100 g)clarified butter (ghee), melted
4 oz (120 g)pistachios, finely ground
1 cup (200 g)granulated sugar
½ cup (120 ml)water
2 tsp (10 ml)lemon juice

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Instructions

Make the syrup first: simmer the sugar, water and lemon juice without stirring 8 to 10 minutes until slightly thick. Cool completely.
Heat the oven to 325 F (160 C). Cut the stack of phyllo into rectangles about 8 by 6 inches (20 by 15 cm). Keep covered under a damp towel.
Brush a sheet with ghee, roll it loosely around a thin dowel or wooden spoon handle, then slide it off and gather it into a loose coil, forming a nest ring about 2 inches (5 cm) wide. Repeat with 2 sheets per nest.
Place the nests tightly together in a rimmed pan so they hold their shape, and brush generously with ghee.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes until deep golden.
As soon as they come out of the oven, spoon the cool syrup over them and let them absorb for 1 hour.
Fill the hollow center of each nest with ground pistachios and serve at room temperature.

Tips

Keep the syrup cool and the pastry hot so the nests stay crisp.
Do not oversoak, or they turn soggy.
Use plenty of ghee between layers for crisp flakiness.
Hot syrup and hot pastry can cause burns; combine them carefully.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make bulbul yuvasi (pistachio nightingale nest pastry)?

Plan on 60 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking, plus 1 hour to chill. The recipe makes 12 nests.

How should I store bulbul yuvasi (pistachio nightingale nest pastry)?

Store loosely covered at room temperature up to 4 days.

Can I make bulbul yuvasi (pistachio nightingale nest pastry) ahead?

Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.

A Turkish baklava-style pastry of phyllo shaped into small nests, filled with pistachios and soaked in syrup, associated with Gaziantep. Serve it with turkish tea or coffee.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

202 Calories / serving

9.6g Fat

27.6g Carbs

1.5g Protein

16.7g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~2424 cal · 115g fat · 331g carbs · 18g protein · 200g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.