Description
This walnut baklava recipe offers a masterful blend of traditional Middle Eastern flavors, with aromatic rose water and crunchy walnuts layered in crisp phyllo. Ideal for celebrations or an indulgent treat, it brings a festive, exotic touch to your dessert table.
Ingredients
- Phyllo dough
- Chopped walnuts
- Rose water
- Melted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a baking tray by lightly greasing it.
- Layer the phyllo dough in the tray, brushing each sheet with melted butter and sprinkling evenly with chopped walnuts.
- Drizzle rose water over the layers and repeat the process until all ingredients are used.
- Bake until golden and crisp; then pour a sugar-honey syrup infused with extra rose water over the hot baklava and let it cool before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality rose water and fresh walnuts for the best flavor and texture. Keep phyllo dough covered to prevent drying out and brush each layer with melted butter for optimal crispiness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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