Baklava

Baklava is a rich, sweet pastry made of layers of filo dough filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with honey and syrup. This weeknight-friendly version simplifies the traditional method while delivering the same delightful flavors and textures.

Greek · 70 min · 8 servings · Monika J.

Ingredients

• 250 g filo pastry sheets, thawed
• 150 g walnuts, finely chopped
• 100 g almonds, finely chopped
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 150 g butter, melted
• 100 g honey
• 100 ml water
• 100 g sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a bowl, mix the chopped walnuts, almonds, and ground cinnamon.
3. Brush a baking dish (about 25x30 cm) with melted butter. Layer 5 sheets of filo pastry, brushing each with butter before adding the next.
4. Spread half of the nut mixture over the layered pastry.
5. Layer 5 more sheets of filo, again brushing each with butter, then add the remaining nut mixture on top.
6. Top with another 5 sheets of buttered filo, and cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
8. While baking, combine honey, water, sugar, and vanilla in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
9. Once the baklava is baked, pour the hot syrup over it and let it cool completely before serving.

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