Traditional Greek Baklava
Experience the irresistible joy of Traditional Greek Baklava, a layered pastry delight that combines flaky phyllo dough with a rich nut filling and sweet honey syrup. This exquisite dessert offers a medley of textures and flavors, capturing the essence of Mediterranean indulgence. Ideal for celebrations or casual evenings, this baklava recipe is simple to follow and yields impressive results that will leave your guests craving more.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 1 package phyllo dough (16 oz)
- 2 cups chopped walnuts
- 1 cup chopped pistachios
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup honey
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Unroll phyllo dough, keeping it covered with a damp cloth. Layer about ten sheets in the dish, brushing each with melted butter.
- In a bowl, mix chopped nuts with sugar and cinnamon. Spread half over the phyllo layers.
- Continue layering with five more sheets of phyllo, brushing each with butter. Add remaining nut mixture and top with another ten butter-brushed phyllo sheets.
- Cut diamond shapes on top before baking for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, prepare syrup by boiling honey, water, and sugar for ten minutes. Pour hot syrup over baked baklava immediately after removing from the oven.
- Allow it to sit for several hours or overnight before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg