Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsCotton RestaurantBaklava Recipe

Baklava Recipe

Inspired by Cotton Restaurant
Time2h
Serves12

Sweet pastry filled with nuts and honey.

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Ingredients

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Pastry

Nut Filling

Honey Syrup

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Nuts

    In a food processor, combine walnuts and almonds. Pulse until finely chopped. Mix in sugar and ground cinnamon. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Phyllo Dough

    Thaw phyllo dough according to package instructions. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Assembly

  1. 3

    Layer the Phyllo

    Melt butter in a small saucepan. Brush the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with melted butter. Lay down 4 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each layer with melted butter.

  2. 4

    Add Nut Filling

    Spread a layer of the nut mixture over the phyllo. Continue layering by adding 4 more sheets of phyllo dough brushed with butter, followed by another layer of nuts. Repeat this process until all the nuts are used, finishing with 8 layers of phyllo on top.

Baking

  1. 5

    Cut and Bake

    Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.

Honey Syrup

  1. 6

    Prepare the Syrup

    While the baklava is baking, combine honey and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.

  2. 7

    Pour Syrup over Baklava

    Once the baklava is done baking, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the hot syrup over the hot baklava. Let it cool completely before serving.

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