Baklava Dessert
Flaky, golden, and irresistibly sweet, this homemade Baklava Dessert is the ultimate Middle Eastern treat that will tantalize your taste buds. Made with delicate layers of buttery phyllo dough, a rich filling of finely chopped walnuts and pistachios, and a warm spiced syrup infused with honey, vanilla, and a hint of citrus, this recipe masterfully combines texture and flavor. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch followed by a melt-in-your-mouth sweetness, making it perfect for celebrations or an indulgent dessert any day of the week. With just 30 minutes of prep, you can create 24 servings of this classic dessert that's sure to impress, whether served at a cozy family gathering or as the star of your next dinner party. Keywords: baklava recipe, phyllo dessert, homemade baklava, honey nut pastry, sweet Middle Eastern dessert.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Phyllo dough
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Walnuts
- 1 cup Pistachios
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 cup Water
- 0.75 cup Honey
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Thaw the phyllo dough according to package instructions.
Melt the unsalted butter over low heat in a small saucepan.
Finely chop the walnuts and pistachios and mix them in a bowl with the cinnamon and 2 tablespoons of sugar.
Unroll the phyllo dough and cut to fit the size of your 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.
Brush the bottom and sides of the baking dish with melted butter.
Lay one sheet of phyllo dough in the dish, brush with butter, and repeat the process until you have layered eight sheets, each brushed with butter.
Spread half of the nut mixture over the phyllo layers.
Layer another eight sheets of phyllo dough over the nut mixture, brushing each sheet with butter.
Spread the remaining nut mixture over the phyllo layers.
Top with the remaining phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter. Brush the top sheet generously with butter.
Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square pieces.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.
While the baklava is baking, combine the remaining sugar, water, honey, vanilla extract, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
Once the baklava is done baking, immediately pour the warm syrup over it, ensuring it seeps into all the cuts and covers the surface entirely.
Let the baklava cool completely, then serve and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4577 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 249.1 g | 319% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.6 g | 353% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 73.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 2635 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 546.8 g | 199% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.8 g | 139% | |
| Total Sugars | 260.6 g | ||
| Protein | 79.3 g | 159% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 329 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 17.8 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 2299 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
