Difficulty: Moderate | Serves: 12–16 Pieces
Indulge in the rich, flaky layers of Baklava, the beloved Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dessert made with delicate phyllo pastry, crunchy nuts, and a luscious honey syrup. 🍯✨ Every bite delivers a perfect balance of crispiness, nuttiness, and aromatic sweetness, making it a classic treat for special occasions, celebrations, or simply as a luxurious tea-time snack.
Ingredients For Baklava�
🔥 For the Baklava:
☑ 1 package (16 oz) phyllo dough, thawed 🥐
☑ 1 ½ cups walnuts, pistachios, or almonds (or a mix), finely chopped 🌰🥜
☑ 1 teaspoon🥄 cinnamon ✨
☑ 1 cup unsalted butter, melted 🧈
🔥 For the Honey Syrup:
☑ 1 cup honey 🍯
☑ ½ cup sugar 🍬
☑ ¾ cup water 💧
☑ Juice of ½ lemon 🍋
☑ 1 teaspoon🥄 vanilla extract 🌿
☑ 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
👩🍳 Cooking Steps For Baklava�
🔥 Step 1: Prepare the Nut Filling
1️⃣ Finely chop the walnuts, pistachios, or almonds.
2️⃣ Mix with cinnamon and set aside.
🥮 Step 2: Assemble the Layers
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2️⃣ Brush a 9×13-inch baking dish with melted butter.
3️⃣ Lay 2 sheets of phyllo dough in the dish, brushing each with butter.
4️⃣ Repeat this process until you have 8 layers.
5️⃣ Sprinkle a layer of the nut mixture.
6️⃣ Continue layering 2 sheets of phyllo with butter, followed by nuts, until all the nuts are used.
7️⃣ Finish with 8 more layers of phyllo, buttering each sheet.
🔥 Step 3: Cut & Bake
1️⃣ Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes before baking.
2️⃣ Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
🍯 Step 4: Make the Honey Syrup
1️⃣ While the baklava bakes, combine honey, sugar, water, lemon juice, vanilla, and cinnamon stick in a saucepan.
2️⃣ Bring to a simmer and stir until the sugar dissolves.
3️⃣ Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
🔥 Step 5: Drizzle & Serve
1️⃣ Once the baklava is done, immediately pour the warm syrup over the hot pastry.
2️⃣ Let it sit for at least 4 hours to absorb the syrup fully.
3️⃣ Garnish with crushed pistachios and serve!
Flaky, nutty, and dripping with honey goodness—Baklava is an irresistible dessert that melts in your mouth!🍯🥮
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