Honey-Soaked Baklava
Honey-Soaked Baklava is a dazzling dessert that combines layers of flaky phyllo pastry, a rich nut filling, and a sweet honey syrup. Each bite offers a delightful crunch followed by a luscious sweetness, making it perfect for celebrations or indulging after dinner. This recipe transforms simple ingredients into a showstopper that will leave your guests enchanted. Get ready to impress with this irresistible treat!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
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- 1 package (16 oz) phyllo dough, thawed
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups walnuts or pistachios, finely chopped
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup honey
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Layer eight sheets of phyllo dough in the prepared pan, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
- Mix chopped nuts with cinnamon and spread over the phyllo layers.
- Continue layering phyllo dough (about eight more sheets), brushing with butter in between.
- Cut the baklava into diamond shapes using a sharp knife.
- Bake for approximately 45 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, combine honey, sugar, and water in a saucepan; simmer until dissolved.
- Pour warm syrup over hot baklava immediately after removing from the oven. Allow to cool and soak for at least four hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For added flavor, try mixing in other spices like cardamom. You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan version.