Baklava

Name: Baklava
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 55 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 40 sheets filo/phyllo pastry ((2 x 375g or 1 x 1lb pack, Note 1 for pack sizes)); 500g / 1 lb walnuts ((other nuts Note 2)); 285 g / 10 oz unsalted butter (, melted and slightly cooled); 1 tsp cinnamon powder; 1 cup / 200g white sugar; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 3/4 cup / 185 ml water; 1/2 cup / 170 g honey

Instructions

Prep:45minCook:1h 10min

Recipe video above. Layers upon layers of flaky pastry with a syrup soaked walnut or pistachio filling! Just like store bought - except it's not overly sweet, and you will love the hint of lemon. Makes 24 whole pieces plus a bunch of half pieces (cooks' treat!). Keeps for a WEEK!! This recipe is best started the night before and needs 6+hours resting time.

Updated at: Fri, 06 Jun 2025 07:16:27 GMT