Description
Indulge in the rich and sweet allure of Traditional Greek Baklava, a delectable dessert featuring layers of flaky phyllo pastry, crunchy mixed nuts, and a luxurious honey syrup. Each bite is a celebration of flavors that transports you to the Mediterranean, making it an ideal treat for festive gatherings or a delightful everyday indulgence. With its golden, crispy exterior and aromatic filling, this baklava recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package phyllo dough (16 oz)
- 2 cups mixed nuts (walnuts, pistachios, or almonds), coarsely chopped
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine coarsely chopped mixed nuts with sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
- Carefully unroll phyllo dough, placing one sheet in the dish and brushing with melted butter. Repeat for five sheets.
- Sprinkle half of the nut mixture over the layered phyllo. Add another five buttered sheets.
- Layer the remaining nut mixture and cover with five more buttered sheets. Cut diamond shapes into the top layer.
- Bake for 45 minutes until golden brown. For the syrup, combine water, sugar, and honey in a saucepan; heat until dissolved and pour hot syrup over baklava immediately after baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg