Baklava Recipe – The Best Honey Baklava
Baklava is a rich, indulgent dessert made of buttery phyllo dough layers, filled with ground walnuts, and soaked in a spiced honey syrup. This recipe brings together crispy, flaky layers with a sweet, nutty filling, creating a decadent treat perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 44 pieces
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Baklava Rolls:
1 lb phyllo dough sheets (thawed if using frozen)
1 cup unsalted butter
2 cups ground walnuts
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
For the Syrup:
1 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup water
¼ cup honey
1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Thaw the phyllo dough if frozen. Grind walnuts and mix with sugar and cinnamon. Clarify butter by melting and skimming off foam.
- Prepare syrup by combining sugar, water, honey, and lemon juice. Simmer for 5 minutes, then let cool.
- Brush the inside of a 9×13-inch pan with butter. Layer phyllo dough, buttering each sheet, and adding walnut mixture in between layers. Roll into tight cylinders.
- Trim ends and cut rolls into pieces. Bake at 350°F for 30-40 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Pour cooled syrup over hot baklava and allow to cool for 2-3 hours.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For a vegan version, use coconut oil or plant-based butter and agar-agar in place of gelatin.
Substitute walnuts with pistachios or almonds for a different flavor profile.
Consider adding spices like cardamom or nutmeg for an extra layer of flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
