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Baklava
This sweet and flaky dessert filled with nuts and honey syrup is a must-try Greek classic. While it requires some time and effort, the rewards are deliciously satisfying and perfect for any occasion.
Ready in 90 minutes · serves 12 · 400 calories per serving · greek cuisine.
90
min total
12
servings
400
cal / serving
Ingredients
- 1 poundphyllo dough
- 2 cupsmixed nuts
- 1 cupbutter
- 1 cupsugar
- 1/2 cuphoney
- 1 cupwater
- 1 teaspooncinnamon
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- 1 pinchsalt
Instructions
- 01
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 02
Chop the nuts and mix with cinnamon and salt.
- 03
Layer phyllo dough in a greased baking dish, brushing each layer with melted butter.
- 04
Spread the nut mixture evenly on top and layer more phyllo dough, brushing each layer until all the dough is used.
- 05
Bake for 50-60 minutes until golden.
- 06
Prepare the syrup by boiling sugar, honey, and water for 10 minutes, then pour over the baked baklava.
