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Baklava
A rich, sweet pastry layered with nuts and soaked in syrup, baklava is a classic Middle-Eastern dessert that’s perfect for special occasions. This recipe is a crowd-pleaser that will impress your guests.
Ready in 75 minutes · serves 20 · 250 calories per serving · middle-eastern cuisine.
75
min total
20
servings
250
cal / serving
Ingredients
- 1 poundphyllo dough
- 2 cupswalnuts
- 1 cupsugar
- 1 cupbutter
- 1 teaspooncinnamon
- 1 cupwater
- 1/2 cuphoney
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
Instructions
- 01
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix chopped walnuts, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- 02
Layer phyllo sheets in a greased pan, brushing with melted butter between layers. Add walnut mixture after 10 layers.
- 03
Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown. Boil water, honey, and vanilla for syrup; pour over hot baklava.
