Passover Baklava

Delight your taste buds with Passover Baklava, a kosher-for-Passover twist on the classic Mediterranean dessert. This indulgent treat swaps traditional phyllo dough for crisp matzo sheets, layered with a flavorful blend of chopped walnuts, almonds, and warm spices like cinnamon and cloves. Each golden, buttery layer is drenched in a luscious honey-citrus syrup, infused with hints of orange zest and vanilla, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Simple to prepare yet irresistibly elegant, this Passover-friendly dessert is sure to impress at your Seder table or as a festive treat throughout the holiday. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while staying true to tradition, this Passover Baklava brings a unique and decadent flair to your celebrations!

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 8 sheets Matzo sheets
• 2 cups Chopped walnuts
• 1 cup Chopped almonds
• 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
• 1 cup Sugar
• 1.5 cups Unsalted butter, melted (or Passover margarine for dairy-free)
• 1 cup Honey
• 0.5 cup Water
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Orange zest
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with melted butter or margarine.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped walnuts, chopped almonds, cinnamon, and 1/4 cup of the sugar. Mix well and set aside.

Step 3

Break the matzo sheets into smaller pieces that will fit the dimensions of your baking dish as layers.

Step 4

Brush a piece of matzo lightly with melted butter and place it at the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Step 5

Spread a thin, even layer of the nut mixture over the matzo. Add another buttered matzo piece over it, pressing gently.

Step 6

Continue layering the nut mixture and buttered matzo sheets until all ingredients are used, finishing with a matzo piece on top. Reserve a little melted butter to brush over the top layer.

Step 7

Using a sharp knife, score the top layer into diamond or square shapes, being careful to cut through only the top few layers.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until the top is golden and crisp.

Step 9

While the baklava bakes, prepare the syrup. In a small saucepan, combine the honey, water, remaining 3/4 cup sugar, lemon juice, orange zest, cloves, and vanilla extract. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 10

Once the baklava is baked, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the warm syrup evenly over the top. Allow the syrup to soak into the layers for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.

Step 11

Cut along the scored lines to separate pieces. Serve at room temperature and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1658.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7887.6

Total Fat 566.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 208.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 790.8mg	0%
Sodium 45.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 659.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 51.1g	0%
Total Sugars 412.4g
Protein 115.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 794.2mg	0%
Iron 20.3mg	0%
Potassium 3098.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.2%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 32.2%