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In this video, I answer the question: “Why doesn’t my dessert absorb the syrup?” and explain the key rules behind perfect syruped desserts like baklava, semolina cakes, revani and more.

Main Reasons Your Dessert Doesn’t Soak Up the Syrup:

Wrong temperature combination
Classic rule for most syruped desserts:

One should be hot, the other cold or at least cooler.
For example:
Hot dessert + cold syrup
Cold dessert + hot syrup
If both are very hot or both are very cold, the syrup often stays on the surface instead of going inside.
Incorrect syrup consistency

Very thick syrup (over-reduced) → has trouble penetrating the dessert and sits on top.
Very thin syrup → can make the dessert soggy without giving enough flavor.
The syrup should be slightly thickened, not as thick as honey.
Underbaked or overbaked dessert

Underbaked: the inside is doughy and doesn’t absorb syrup evenly.
Overbaked / too hard: the structure becomes too tight and syrup can’t get in easily.
Dough structure and mixing

Overworked, very stiff dough → fewer pores for the syrup to enter.
Too much flour or fat can also affect how well the dessert absorbs syrup.
A balanced, slightly tender structure works best.
Wrong timing when pouring the syrup

Some desserts need syrup right after coming out of the oven.
Others need a short cooling period.
Pouring syrup at the wrong time can cause it to stay on top instead of soaking in.
Pan size and cutting issues

If the pan is too deep or the pieces are too tightly packed, syrup may not reach everywhere.
For desserts like baklava, if it’s not cut properly before syruping, the syrup can’t get between the layers.
This video is a practical guide for anyone who wants to make properly soaked, flavorful syruped desserts at home.
What’s your biggest problem with syruped desserts – staying dry, turning mushy, or uneven soaking? Tell me in the comments!

This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only.
Always consider the specific recipe instructions, your oven, pan size and local ingredient differences when adjusting syrup temperature and consistency.

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