Baklava with Honey Syrup
Experience the ultimate indulgence with this delectable Baklava with Honey Syrup, a traditional Mediterranean dessert that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Delicate layers of buttery, flaky phyllo dough are stacked with a perfectly spiced filling of finely chopped pistachios and walnuts, then baked to golden perfection. The crowning touch is a luscious honey syrup infused with hints of vanilla and a splash of lemon juice, poured over the warm baklava to create an irresistible sticky sweetness that soaks into every layer. Perfect for festive occasions or as an elegant treat, this homemade baklava recipe is surprisingly simple and rewards patience with melt-in-your-mouth perfection. Prepared in just 45 minutes and baked to crisp perfection, it’s a showstopping dessert that’s best served at room temperature after soaking overnight for maximum flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 sheets Phyllo dough
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup Pistachios, finely chopped
- 1 cup Walnuts, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 cup Honey
- 0.5 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with melted butter.
In a medium bowl, combine the pistachios, walnuts, sugar, and ground cinnamon. Mix well and set aside.
Unroll the phyllo dough and cut it to fit the size of your baking dish. Cover with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.
Place one sheet of phyllo dough in the baking dish and brush it lightly with melted butter. Repeat this process for 8 sheets, layering buttered phyllo sheets.
Spread half of the nut mixture evenly over the layered phyllo sheets.
Continue layering 6 more phyllo sheets, brushing each one with melted butter as you go.
Spread the remaining nut mixture evenly over the second layer of phyllo.
Top with the last 2-3 phyllo sheets, brushing each one with melted butter. Be generous with the butter on the top sheet.
Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes. Be sure to cut all the way through the layers.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crisp.
While the baklava is baking, prepare the honey syrup. In a small saucepan, combine the honey, water, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Once the baklava is finished baking, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the honey syrup evenly over the top. Let it soak in for at least 4-6 hours, or overnight, for best results.
Serve at room temperature and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4348 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 275.8 g | 354% | |
| Saturated Fat | 129.8 g | 649% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 517 mg | 172% | |
| Sodium | 1861 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 441.4 g | 161% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.5 g | 105% | |
| Total Sugars | 232.8 g | ||
| Protein | 59.5 g | 119% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 263 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 13.2 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 2056 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
