Description
These perfectly crispy and sweet baklava bites feature layers of buttery phyllo dough filled with a rich mixture of chopped nuts, sugar, and cinnamon. Once baked, they are drenched in a fragrant honey syrup for a truly indulgent treat that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Baklava:
- 1 package phyllo dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup chopped nuts (such as walnuts, pistachios, or almonds)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
For the Syrup:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the chopped nuts, sugar, and cinnamon.
- Brush a baking dish with melted butter.
- Layer phyllo dough sheets in the baking dish, brushing each sheet with melted butter as you go.
- Sprinkle a layer of the nut mixture over the phyllo dough.
- Continue layering phyllo dough and nut mixture until all ingredients are used, finishing with a final layer of phyllo dough on top.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into small squares or diamond shapes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the baklava is golden brown and crispy.
- While the baklava is baking, combine honey and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Allow it to simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Once the baklava is done baking, pour the hot honey syrup over the hot baklava.
- Allow the baklava to cool completely before serving, so the syrup has time to soak in and set.
Notes
- Be sure to brush each layer of phyllo dough with butter to achieve a crisp texture.
- The syrup should be poured over the baklava while both the baklava and syrup are still hot for the best absorption.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes