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Traditional Greek Desserts: Baklava Recipe

Baklava has flaky phyllo pastry on the outside and sweet, crunchy walnuts on the inside. It’s one of our favorite Greek desserts.

Servings: 30
Course: Dessert , Others

Ingredients

  • 16 oz phyllo dough thawed
  • 16 oz walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter melted

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, add walnuts, ground cinnamon, cardamom, and salt. Blend until walnuts are well chopped.
  3. Place 8 layers of phyllo dough on the baking sheet, brushing each layer with melted butter.
  4. Spread 2/3 cup of the walnut mixture on top of the dough evenly.
  5. Add another 5 layers of the phyllo dough and brush each layer with butter.
  6. Add another 2/3 cup of the walnuts. Repeat until you use up all the dough and walnut mixture.
  7. Cut the assembled baklava into squares with your desired sizes.
  8. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Let it cool for 15-20 minutes. Serve and enjoy!