- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 650 kcal
Quick summary
“Baklava: a Turkish sweetness that combines crispy phyllo dough and sweet nuts, served with a sweetened honey syrup. It is worth making due to its complex flavor and surprising crunchiness.”
What you need to know
['- Crispy puff pastry', '- Chopped nuts with cinnamon', '- Sweet honey syrup', '- Serves 4 people', '- 45 minutes cooking']
Ingredients
Main
- 500g of puff pastry
- 300g of chopped walnuts
- 200g of melted butter
- 200g of sugar
- 200ml water
- 150ml of honey
- Cinnamon to taste
- Make sure the puff pastry is well defrosted before using.
- Make cuts in the dough before baking to make serving easier.
- Use walnuts or pistachios for variations in the filling.
- Keep the baklava in a covered container to preserve the crunchiness.
- The marination time of the honey syrup in the baklava can be adjusted according to taste.
Instructions
Principal
- Grease the mold with a little butter.
- Place a layer of puff pastry and brush with melted butter.
- Spread a layer of chopped nuts mixed with cinnamon.
- Repeat the process, alternating layers of dough and nuts, until the ingredients are finished.
- Finish with a layer of puff pastry and brush the top with butter.
- Cut the baklava into diamonds or squares before putting it in the oven.
- Bake for about 45 minutes or until golden.
- While it bakes, prepare the syrup: in a pan, mix water, sugar, and honey. Cook until thickened.
- As soon as the baklava comes out of the oven, pour the hot syrup over it and let it cool.
Chef's tips
['- Let the puff pastry thaw well before using', '- Make cuts in the dough to facilitate serving', '- Keep the baklava in a covered container to preserve the crispiness']
Variations
['- Add vanilla to the honey syrup', '- Use different types of nuts', '- Try other sweeteners like natural jam']
Substitutions
['- Chopped walnuts can be replaced by pistachios', '- Melted butter can be replaced by coconut oil', '- Common sugar can be replaced by brown sugar']
How to store
Baklava should be kept in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To preserve the crunchiness, avoid storing at room temperature.
Can it be frozen?
It is not recommended to freeze baklava, as it may affect the crispy texture. If you wish to freeze, prepare the baklava without the syrup and freeze. Before serving, pour the hot syrup at the moment of serving.
What to serve with
Serve the baklava with black tea or coffee to accompany the sweet and crunchy flavor.
Frequently asked questions
How to season puff pastry?
Brush the top of the puff pastry with melted butter before baking to get a crispy seasoning.
How long can baklava be stored in the refrigerator?
Baklava should be kept in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Can baklava be frozen?
It is not recommended to freeze baklava, as it may affect the crispy texture. If you wish to freeze, prepare the baklava without the syrup and freeze. Before serving, pour the hot syrup at the moment of serving.
What to do if I don't have walnuts?
You can replace the walnuts with pistachios or other nuts, such as chopped almonds, to maintain the flavor and texture of the recipe.
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