Description
A classic Greek baklava made with delicate layers of buttery phyllo, spiced walnuts and pistachios, and a rich honey syrup that soaks into every crisp bite. This dessert is sweet, flaky, and perfect for special occasions or gatherings.
Ingredients
150 g walnuts, finely chopped
150 g pistachios, finely chopped
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
450 g phyllo dough (16–18 sheets), thawed
200 g unsalted butter, melted
240 ml water
200 g granulated sugar
180 ml honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Extra crushed pistachios for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 165°C (325°F) and brush a 9×13-inch baking dish with melted butter.
- Mix chopped walnuts and pistachios with sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Unroll phyllo dough and keep covered with a damp towel while working.
- Layer 8–10 sheets of phyllo in the dish, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
- Sprinkle one-third of the nut mixture evenly over the phyllo.
- Add 5 more buttered phyllo sheets, then another third of the nut mixture.
- Repeat with another 5 buttered sheets and the remaining nuts.
- Top with 10–12 phyllo sheets, brushing each generously with butter.
- Cut into diamond or square shapes before baking.
- Bake for 60–70 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Meanwhile, combine water, sugar, honey, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes and let cool slightly.
- Pour warm syrup over hot baklava immediately after baking.
- Let rest at room temperature for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Garnish with extra crushed pistachios before serving.
Notes
Keep phyllo dough covered to prevent drying out.
Cut baklava before baking for easier slicing and better syrup absorption.
Allow sufficient resting time so syrup fully soaks in.
Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Avoid microwaving to maintain crisp texture; reheat briefly in a low oven if needed.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
