Nutty Baklava

Indulge in the rich, buttery layers of Nutty Baklava, a classic Middle Eastern dessert that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Featuring delicate sheets of phyllo dough layered with a decadent filling of finely chopped walnuts, almonds, and pistachios spiced with ground cinnamon, this baklava is baked to golden perfection and drenched in a luscious honey syrup infused with lemon and vanilla. The key to its signature crispiness lies in brushing each layer of phyllo with warm, melted butter, creating a flaky, melt-in-your-mouth texture. With a perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness, this crowd-pleasing dessert is ideal for special occasions or as a luxurious treat any time. Serve at room temperature and savor every bite of this homemade masterpiece! Keywords: nutty baklava recipe, flaky baklava, classic Middle Eastern dessert, baklava with honey syrup, homemade baklava.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 16 sheets Phyllo dough
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1.5 cups Walnuts
• 1 cup Almonds
• 0.5 cup Pistachios
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Water
• 0.75 cup Honey
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Finely chop the walnuts, almonds, and pistachios, or pulse them briefly in a food processor until coarsely ground but not too fine.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped nuts and ground cinnamon. Set the mixture aside.

Step 4

Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan or the microwave. Keep it warm so it's easy to work with while assembling.

Step 5

Unroll the phyllo dough and cover it with a damp kitchen towel to prevent it from drying out.

Step 6

Place one sheet of phyllo dough in the baking dish and brush it lightly with melted butter. Repeat this process, layering eight sheets of phyllo, each brushed with butter.

Step 7

Spread half of the nut mixture evenly over the buttered phyllo layers.

Step 8

Layer another eight sheets of phyllo dough on top, brushing each with melted butter as before.

Step 9

Spread the remaining nut mixture evenly over the layers of phyllo and nuts.

Step 10

Finish by layering the remaining eight sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each with melted butter, including the top layer.

Step 11

Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes. Ensure you slice through all the layers for even baking.

Step 12

Bake in the preheated oven for 45–50 minutes, or until the baklava is golden brown and crisp.

Step 13

While the baklava is baking, prepare the honey syrup. In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, water, honey, and lemon juice. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 8–10 minutes. Stir in the vanilla extract and remove from heat.

Step 14

Once the baklava is out of the oven, immediately pour the hot honey syrup evenly over the top, making sure it seeps into all the layers.

Step 15

Allow the baklava to cool completely to set. This can take 4–6 hours, but overnight is best for optimal flavor.

Step 16

Serve at room temperature and enjoy this decadent dessert!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1237.8 grams (1237.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5072

Total Fat 324.70g	416%
Saturated Fat 75.40g	377%
Polyunsaturated Fat 93.50g
Cholesterol 248mg	83%
Sodium 1865mg	81%
Total Carbohydrate 493.50g	179%
Dietary Fiber 50.30g	180%
Total Sugars 261.90g
Protein 93.70g	187%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 689mg	53%
Iron 21mg	114%
Potassium 1822mg	39%

*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: 55.4%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 37.4%