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Dish

Classic Baklawa

30 min
4 pers.

2/14/2026

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Delicate layers of buttery phyllo dough envelop a luscious filling of spiced nuts, all bathed in a fragrant syrup. This traditional Middle Eastern dessert is both crispy and delectably sweet.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound phyllo dough, thawed
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups mixed nuts (walnuts, pistachios, or almonds), finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon rose water (optional)

Instructions

1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

2

In a medium bowl, combine the chopped nuts, cinnamon, and cloves. Set aside.

3

Unroll the phyllo dough, and cut it to fit the baking dish. Cover it with a damp towel to prevent drying.

4

Place a sheet of phyllo in the dish and brush with melted butter. Repeat, layering seven more sheets and buttering each one.

5

Evenly spread 1/3 of the nut mixture over the phyllo layers.

6

Layer five more sheets of phyllo, buttering each sheet, then spread another third of the nut mixture.

7

Repeat with another five layers of phyllo, buttering each, then add remaining nut mixture.

8

Finish with the remaining phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter.

9

Using a sharp knife, cut the assembled baklawa into squares or diamonds.

10

Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, until the top is golden and crisp.

11

While the baklawa bakes, combine sugar, water, honey, lemon juice, and rose water in a saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for about 10 minutes.

12

Remove baklawa from the oven and immediately pour the hot syrup evenly over the hot baklawa. Let it cool completely before serving.