Cooking Lucid
Walnut Baklava
Layers of buttered phyllo filled with spiced walnuts and drenched in honey syrup. Greece's most celebrated dessert — sticky, nutty, and glorious.
Prep 30 min
Cook 50 min
Total 1h 20m
Serves 12
Dessert·Greek·Medium
Ingredients
Step 1 — Baklava
- 1 lb phyllo dough
- 1 cup butter (melted)
- 3 cups walnuts (chopped)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup sugar
Step 2 — Syrup
- 1 cup honey
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Layer
Brush phyllo sheets with butter, layering with walnut mixture. Cut into diamonds before baking.
- 2
Bake
Bake at 350°F for 45–50 minutes until golden.
- 3
Syrup
Simmer syrup ingredients 10 minutes. Pour cold syrup over hot baklava. Rest overnight before serving.
Nutrition per serving: 380 cal · 6g protein · 48g carbs · 20g fat · 2g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
