Baklava
Crisp layers of buttery phyllo dough filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with a fragrant syrup. This classic dessert is sticky, crunchy, and utterly irresistible.
- Total time
- 90 min
- Servings
- 24
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- 1 package (16 oz) phyllo dough
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 3 cups mixed nuts (walnuts, pistachios)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Thaw phyllo dough overnight in the refrigerator, then bring to room temperature.
- 2
Pulse nuts with 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon until finely chopped.
- 3
Melt butter and brush a 9x13-inch baking dish with some of it.
- 4
Layer 8 sheets of phyllo, brushing each with butter.
- 5
Sprinkle a thin layer of nut mixture over the phyllo.
- 6
Repeat layering phyllo and nuts, ending with 8 sheets of phyllo on top.
- 7
Cut into diamond shapes and bake at 350°F for 45-50 minutes until golden.
- 8
Simmer water, remaining sugar, honey, and lemon juice for 10 minutes; pour over hot baklava.
Tools you’ll need
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Pastry brush
- Food processor
- Saucepan
- Knife
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