Jul 14 2026
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Baklava Recipe

Inspired by CASA NEOS
Time2h
Serves12

Layers of Crispy Phyllo Dough, Honey, Nuts, Pistachio Ice Cream

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Ingredients

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Phyllo Dough Layers

Nut Filling

Honey Syrup

Serving

Method

Prepare Phyllo Dough

  1. 1

    Thaw Phyllo Dough

    Remove the phyllo dough from the freezer and allow it to thaw in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight.

  2. 2

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  3. 3

    Melt Butter

    In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Make Nut Filling

  1. 4

    Combine Nuts

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped walnuts, chopped pistachios, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon. Mix well to combine.

Assemble Baklava

  1. 5

    Layer Phyllo Dough

    Brush a 9x13 inch baking dish with melted butter. Lay down one sheet of phyllo dough and brush it with more melted butter. Repeat this process until you have 8 sheets layered.

  2. 6

    Add Nut Filling

    Spread a portion of the nut mixture (about 1/4 of the mixture) evenly over the phyllo layers.

  3. 7

    Continue Layering

    Continue layering phyllo dough, brushing each sheet with butter, for another 4 sheets. Add another 1/4 of the nut mixture and repeat until all nuts are used, finishing with 8 layers of phyllo on top.

  4. 8

    Cut Baklava

    Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes. Make sure to cut through all layers.

Bake Baklava

  1. 9

    Bake

    Place the baklava in the preheated oven and bake for about 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.

Make Honey Syrup

  1. 10

    Prepare Syrup

    While the baklava is baking, combine granulated sugar, water, honey, and vanilla extract in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool.

Finish Baklava

  1. 11

    Pour Syrup

    Once the baklava is done baking, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the cooled syrup over the hot baklava. Let it soak for several hours or overnight before serving.

Serve

  1. 12

    Garnish and Serve

    Serve the baklava warm or at room temperature with a scoop of pistachio ice cream on the side.

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