Pistachio Baklava

Category: Healthy DESSERTS | Calories: 340kcal | Protein: 5g

The ultimate sweet indulgence. Layers of crisp, golden phyllo pastry packed with finely crushed pistachios and walnuts, deeply drenched in a fragrant honey syrup.

Ingredients for Pistachio Baklava

• 1 package phyllo dough, thawed
• 2 cups finely crushed pistachios
• 1 cup crushed walnuts
• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup honey or simple syrup
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon rose water (optional)

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and generously butter the bottom and sides of a baking dish.
2. In a medium bowl, mix the crushed pistachios, crushed walnuts, and ground cinnamon together.
3. Unroll the phyllo dough. Place two sheets into the baking dish and brush the top generously with melted butter. Repeat until you have layered about 8-10 sheets.
4. Sprinkle a thick, even layer of the nut mixture over the buttered phyllo sheets.
5. Top with two more sheets of phyllo, brush with butter, and repeat with another layer of nuts. Finish with a final top layer of 8-10 buttered sheets.
6. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the baklava into diamonds or squares all the way to the bottom. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden and crisp.
7. While the baklava is hot out of the oven, immediately pour the cold honey or simple syrup (mixed with rose water) evenly over the top. Let it cool completely for 4 hours to absorb before serving.

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