Classic layered dessert with phyllo dough, spiced nuts, and sweet syrup.
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Calories: 320kcal
Equipment
- Baking Tray
- Pastry brush
- Saucepan
Ingredients
- 20 sheets phyllo dough
- 1 cup butter (melted)
- 2 cups mixed nuts (pistachios, walnuts, almonds)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup sugar (syrup)
- 0.75 cup water
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp rose water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a baking tray with butter.
- Mix chopped nuts with sugar and cinnamon.
- Layer phyllo sheets with butter, adding 8–10 sheets for the base.
- Spread nut mixture evenly and repeat layers, finishing with 6–8 sheets on top.
- Cut into shapes before baking and bake for 35–40 minutes until golden.
- Boil sugar and water, then add honey, lemon juice, and rose water.
- Pour hot syrup over hot baklava and let rest for 3–4 hours before serving.
Notes
Let baklava rest for several hours before serving for best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 6mg