Description
A delicious and rich pastry made of layers of filo filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with honey or syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of filo dough
- 2 cups of mixed nuts (walnuts, pistachios, almonds)
- 1 cup of unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 cup of water
- 1/2 cup of honey
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the chopped nuts with cinnamon.
- Layer 10 sheets of filo dough in a greased baking dish, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
- Spread a layer of the nut mixture over the filo.
- Repeat the layering process, alternating between filo and nut mixture, until all ingredients are used.
- Cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes.
- Bake for about 45 minutes or until golden brown.
- While baklava is baking, prepare the syrup by boiling sugar, water, and honey together for about 10 minutes.
- Once baklava is done, pour the syrup over it while it is still hot.
- Let it cool before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the filo dough is thawed before use.
- Store baklava in an airtight container to maintain its crispiness.
- Feel free to experiment with different nuts for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg