Baklava
Flaky layers of phyllo dough filled with chopped walnuts and pistachios, baked until golden, then soaked in a fragrant honey-lemon syrup.
30 min
Prep
45 min
Cook
1 hr 15 min
Total
24
Servings
Medium
Difficulty
Ingredients
For the syrup
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F. Mix chopped walnuts, pistachios, and cinnamon. Brush a 9x13 baking pan with melted butter.
Layer 8 sheets of phyllo in the pan, brushing each sheet with melted butter. Spread 1/3 of the nut mixture on top. Repeat with 6 more sheets and butter, another layer of nuts, 6 more sheets and butter, the last nuts, and finish with 8 sheets of buttered phyllo on top.
Tip: Keep unused phyllo covered with a damp towel. It dries out and cracks within minutes of being exposed to air.
Using a sharp knife, cut into diamond shapes before baking (you must cut before baking or it will shatter). Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden and crispy.
While baking, make the syrup: boil water, sugar, and honey. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Add lemon juice and vanilla. Pour the hot syrup over the hot baklava as soon as it comes out of the oven. Let cool completely (at least 4 hours) before serving.
Nutrition per Serving
210kcal
Calories
3g
Protein
24g
Carbs
12g
Fat
1g
Fiber
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