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Baklava with honey and walnuts in a baking pan

Greek Baklava with Honey and Walnuts

Greek baklava is a rich, flaky dessert made with layers of phyllo pastry, chopped nuts, warm spices, and sweet honey syrup. Each bite is crisp on the outside and perfectly sticky inside, with buttery layers that melt in your mouth.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 18 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Baklava
  • 16 oz phyllo dough  1 package , thawed
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cups walnuts  finely chopped
  • 1 cup pistachios  finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves optional
  • pinch of salt
For the Honey Syrup
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup honey
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Oven
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Butter a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Make the Nut Filling
  1. In a bowl combine: chopped walnuts, chopped pistachios, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  2. Mix well and set aside.
Layer the Phyllo
  1. Unroll the phyllo dough and keep it covered with a damp towel to prevent drying.
  2. Place 8 sheets of phyllo in the baking dish, brushing each layer with melted butter.
  3. Sprinkle a thin layer of the nut mixture.
  4. Add 2 phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter.
  5. Repeat layers of nuts and phyllo until the filling is used and only 8 phyllo sheets are left.
  6. Finish with 8 buttered phyllo sheets on top.
Cut the Baklava
  1. Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamonds or squares before baking.
    2. This step helps the syrup soak evenly later.
Bake
  1. Bake for 40 minutes or until the baklava becomes deep golden brown and crispy.
Prepare the Honey Syrup
  1. While the baklava bakes, combine in a saucepan: water, sugar, honey, and cinnamon stick.
  2. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 8–10 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and vanilla
  4. Remove cinnamon stick.
Add the Syrup
  1. Once the baklava comes out of the oven, slowly pour the warm syrup over the hot baklava.
  2. Let it soak and cool for at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor.
Garnish & Serve
  1. Top with: crushed pistachios and drizzle of honey.
  2. Serve with Greek coffee or tea for a classic Mediterranean dessert experience.