Description
Delve into the rich and flaky layers of homemade Greek baklava, filled with the crunchy goodness of walnuts and pistachios. This indulgent treat is perfect for special occasions or as a delightful dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound walnuts
- 1 pound pistachios
- 1 package phyllo dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Chop the walnuts and pistachios and mix them with sugar and cinnamon.
- Lay the first phyllo sheet in a greased pan, brush with melted butter.
- Repeat until you have 8 layers.
- Add a layer of the nut mixture, then top with more phyllo sheets, repeating the process until all ingredients are used.
- Cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes before baking.
- Bake for about 50 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, combine water, sugar, honey, and vanilla in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Once the baklava is done, pour the syrup over it and let it rest.
Notes
- Make sure to keep the phyllo dough covered with a damp cloth while working to prevent it from drying out.
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg to the nut mixture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg