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Easy Greek Baklava Recipe

This quick method Greek baklava recipe is your ticket to paradise! It’s sticky-sweet, crispy, and flaky with the perfect amount of nutty crunch.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 48
Calories: 199 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs phyllo dough 14x18" 20 sheet package, 40 sheets total
  • 1 cup butter or ghee melted
Syrup
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 1/2 cup water
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
Filling
  • 1 lb walnuts shelled
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground clove

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease bottom of a 13x17" rimmed baking pan with melted butter or ghee.
Syrup
  1. Combine the sugar, water and lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce to simmer and stir through honey, making sure honey and sugar are dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool to room temperature.
Filling
  1. Process walnuts in a food processor or chop fine with kitchen knife. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with sugar, cinnamon and clove until well mixed.
Assembly
  1. Unroll and stack all of the phyllo dough sheets and place 13x17" baking pan on top. Carefully trim excess phyllo and discard.
  2. Lay 25 phyllo sheets in the bottom of prepared pan. Spread the nut and sugar mixture over the phyllo in an even layer, spreading to edges. Lay the other 15 phyllo sheets on top of the nuts.
  3. Carefully, with a sharp knife, cut the baklava into squares by making 6 cuts lengthwise and 8 cuts crosswise, gently holding down the phyllo sheets with your other hand as you carefully cut.
  4. Pour the melted butter or ghee over the baklava evenly, making sure all is saturated by tilting the pan. Let it rest to soak into the cuts and phyllo, about 5 minutes.
  5. Bake for about 50-55 minutes, rotating the baklava halfway through baking.
  6. Remove the pan from the oven and carefully pour the cooled syrup evenly all over the baklava. This should sputter slightly, be careful. Allow baklava to cool at room temperature for several hours before serving.
  7. Lightly cover baklava with plastic wrap in the pan or container, will keep in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Information

Calories 199kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 92mg (4%) Potassium 59mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 2IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 48Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 199

% Daily Value*

Calories 199kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 92mg 4%
Potassium 59mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 2IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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