Baklava, Bird’s Nest, Lady Fingers Dessert Recipe

Time1h 30m

Serves12

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Nut Mixture
In a bowl, mix together the chopped nuts, sugar, and cinnamon.
2
Prepare the Phyllo Dough
Thaw phyllo dough according to package instructions. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
3
Layer the Phyllo
Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer 8 sheets of phyllo dough, buttering each layer. Spread a layer of the nut mixture on top. Repeat the process, layering phyllo and nut mixture, finishing with 8 layers of phyllo.
4
Cut and Bake
Cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes and bake for about 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
5
Prepare the Syrup
While baklava is baking, boil honey, water, and remaining sugar in a saucepan for about 10 minutes. Let it cool.
6
Finish the Baklava
Once baklava is done baking, immediately pour the cooled syrup over it. Let it sit for several hours before serving.