Description
Honey Pistachio Baklava is a delightful summer dessert that combines layers of flaky phyllo pastry with crunchy pistachios and sweet honey syrup. This Middle Eastern classic is perfect for warm days, family gatherings, or special occasions. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of nutty flavors and sweetness, making it an irresistible treat that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (16 oz) phyllo dough, thawed
- 2 cups shelled and coarsely chopped pistachios
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup honey
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Unroll phyllo dough and cover with a damp towel.
- In a bowl, mix chopped pistachios, sugar, and cinnamon.
- Brush a baking dish with melted butter; layer six sheets of phyllo, brushing each with butter.
- Spread the pistachio mixture over the layered phyllo.
- Layer additional phyllo sheets on top, brushing each with butter.
- Cut baklava into diamond shapes; bake for about 45 minutes or until golden brown.
- Simmer honey and water in a saucepan until syrupy; pour over hot baklava once baked.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg