Baklava No. 5

Baklava is a popular dessert in many Middle Eastern and Mediterranean countries, with each region having its own unique variation.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Baklava No. 5

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3840

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 12 sheet Phyllo dough
• ¹⁄₂ tablespoon Butter
• 1 cup Walnuts
• 1 cup Pistachios
• 1 cup Sugar
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1 cup Honey

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, mix together the walnuts, pistachios, sugar, and cinnamon.
3. Grease a baking dish with butter.
4. Layer 6 sheets of phyllo dough in the baking dish, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
5. Spread half of the nut mixture evenly over the phyllo dough.
6. Layer another 6 sheets of phyllo dough on top, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
7. Spread the remaining nut mixture evenly over the phyllo dough.
8. Cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until golden brown.
10. Remove from the oven and let it cool.
11. Drizzle honey over the baklava.
12. Allow the baklava to rest for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 18g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.