Greek Baklava Recipe
Indulge in the rich, sweet flavors of this classic Greek Baklava recipe. Layers of crispy phyllo dough, crunchy nuts, and sweet honey combine to create a decadent dessert that will impress your family and friends. Follow this simple recipe to create a delightful treat that is perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 pan of baklava 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Baklava:
- 1 package Phyllo Dough
- 1 pound Diamond Chopped Walnuts Or Pistachios
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1–1/2 stick Butter (Melted)
For the Syrup:
- 2 cups Honey
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 3 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Thaw Phyllo Dough: Remove phyllo dough from the freezer and thaw in the fridge for 24 hours. Take it out 1 hour before using.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and butter a baking pan.
- Prepare Dough: Keep phyllo dough covered and work quickly to prevent drying out. Trim dough to fit the pan.
- Prepare Nut Mixture: Combine nuts and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Layer Phyllo: Layer buttered and unbuttered phyllo sheets in the pan with nut mixture.
- Repeat Layers: Alternate phyllo and nut layers, ending with phyllo on top. Cut a diamond pattern on top.
- Bake: Bake for 45 minutes until golden brown.
- Make Syrup: Combine ingredients in a saucepan, simmer, and drizzle over baked baklava.
- Soak Baklava: Allow baklava to cool and absorb syrup for several hours.
Notes
- Store baklava in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- For a variation, add a touch of orange blossom water to the syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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