Easy Baklava

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 135 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Easy Baklava

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 15 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4080

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 20 sheet Phyllo dough
• 2 cup Walnuts
• 1 cup Almonds
• 1 cup Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Honey

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a food processor, pulse the walnuts and almonds until finely chopped.
3. In a bowl, mix together the chopped nuts, sugar, and cinnamon.
4. Melt the butter in a saucepan.
5. Brush a 9x13-inch baking dish with melted butter.
6. Lay a sheet of phyllo dough in the baking dish and brush with melted butter.
7. Repeat the process with half of the phyllo dough sheets.
8. Spread the nut mixture evenly over the phyllo dough.
9. Layer the remaining phyllo dough sheets on top, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
10. Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes.
11. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until golden brown.
12. While the baklava is baking, heat the honey in a saucepan until warm.
13. Once the baklava is done, remove it from the oven and pour the warm honey over it.
14. Allow the baklava to cool and rest for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 340kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 20g

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.