Description
Honey Pistachio Baklava is a heavenly dessert that combines flaky phyllo pastry with rich honey and crunchy pistachios. This delightful treat is perfect for any occasion, bringing warmth and nostalgia to your table. With its golden layers and sweet syrup, it’s sure to impress family and friends while providing a moment of indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (16 oz) phyllo dough
- 2 cups unsalted pistachios, finely chopped
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup honey
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Layer half of the phyllo sheets in the greased dish, brushing each with melted butter.
- In a bowl, mix pistachios, sugar, and cinnamon; spread over the phyllo layers.
- Add remaining phyllo sheets on top, buttering each layer, and cut into diamond shapes.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, combine water and honey in a saucepan; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Pour warm syrup over baked baklava immediately after removing it from the oven.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg