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Baklava

Baklava is a delightful pastry made of layers of phyllo dough, filled with nuts and sweetened with syrup, perfect for any dessert lover.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: baklava, dessert, Mediterranean, sweet pastry
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 200kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 package of phyllo dough 16 oz
  • 2 cups of mixed nuts walnuts, pistachios, almonds
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Chop the mixed nuts finely and mix them with ground cinnamon.
  • Unroll the phyllo dough and cover it with a damp cloth to prevent it from drying out.
  • Brush a 9x13 inch baking dish with melted butter.
  • Layer 8 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each layer with melted butter.
  • Spread a thin layer of the nut mixture on top of the phyllo dough.
  • Repeat layering phyllo dough and nut mixture, ending with 8 layers of phyllo on top.
  • Cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes before baking.
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown.
  • While baklava is baking, combine sugar, water, honey, and vanilla in a saucepan. Boil for 10 minutes.
  • Pour the syrup over the baklava as soon as it comes out of the oven.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Fiber: 1g