Baklava Ala Mode Recipe
Slightly warmed & topped with vanilla ice cream. Add chocolate syrup at no cost.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Baklava
Toppings
Method
Baklava Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Prepare the Phyllo Dough
Thaw the phyllo dough according to package instructions. Once thawed, unroll and cover with a damp towel to keep from drying out.
- 3
Make the Nut Mixture
In a mixing bowl, combine chopped walnuts, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon. Mix well and set aside.
- 4
Layer the Phyllo
Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan. Brush a 9x13 inch baking dish with melted butter. Layer 8 sheets of phyllo dough in the dish, brushing each sheet with melted butter before adding the next. Sprinkle a thin layer of the nut mixture over the top.
- 5
Repeat Layers
Continue layering phyllo sheets (brushing with butter) and the nut mixture until all the nut mixture is used, finishing with 8 layers of phyllo on top.
- 6
Cut the Baklava
Use a sharp knife to cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes, making sure to cut through to the bottom.
- 7
Bake the Baklava
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the baklava is golden brown and crisp.
- 8
- 9
Pour Syrup Over Baklava
Once the baklava is finished baking, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the syrup over the hot baklava. Let it soak for at least 2 hours.
Serving
- 10
Warm the Baklava
Before serving, slightly warm the baklava in the oven for about 5-10 minutes at 300°F (150°C).
- 11
Serve with Ice Cream
Place a piece of warm baklava on a plate, top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and drizzle with chocolate syrup as desired.