Ingredients:

• 1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough
• 1 pound chopped nuts
• 1 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup honey

Directions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
   2. Butter the bottoms and sides of a 9×13-inch pan.
2. Prepare Nut Mixture:
   1. Chop nuts and toss with ground cinnamon.
   2. Set aside.
3. Handle Phyllo Dough:
   1. Unroll phyllo dough.
   2. Cut the whole stack in half to fit the pan.
   3. Cover phyllo with a dampened cloth to prevent drying out.
   4. Place two sheets of dough in the pan, butter thoroughly.
   5. Repeat until you have 8 sheets layered.
4. Layering:
   1. Sprinkle 2 to 3 tablespoons of the nut mixture on top.
   2. Top with two sheets of dough, butter, nuts, layering as you go.
   3. The top layer should be about 6 to 8 sheets deep.
5. Cutting and Baking:
   1. Using a sharp knife, cut into diamond or square shapes all the way to the bottom of the pan.
   2. Bake for about 50 minutes until baklava is golden and crisp.
6. Prepare Sauce:
   1. Make the sauce while baklava is baking.
   2. Boil sugar and water until sugar is melted.
   3. Add vanilla extract and honey. Simmer for about 20 minutes.
7. Finishing Touch:
   1. Remove baklava from the oven and immediately spoon sauce over it.
   2. Let it cool.
8. Serving:
   1. Serve in cupcake papers.
   2. This freezes well. Leave it uncovered as it gets soggy if wrapped up.
   3. Enjoy!
   4. Indulge in the deliciousness of homemade Greek Baklava!

Ingredients:

For the crust:

• 1 cup finely ground walnuts
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the cheesecake:

• 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs

For the baklava layer:

• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 8 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the syrup:

• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

For garnish:

• Whole walnuts
• Fresh mint leaves

Instructions:

1. Crust:
   1. Combine walnuts, crumbs, sugar, and butter.
   2. Press into a springform pan.
2. Cheesecake:
   1. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla.
   2. Add eggs.
   3. Pour over crust.
3. Baklava Layer:
   1. Layer phyllo with butter, top with walnut mixture.
   2. Cut, place on cheesecake.
4. Bake:
   1. At 325°F for 60 mins.
   2. Cool.
5. Syrup:
   1. Boil honey, water, sugar, lemon.
   2. Cool slightly, pour over cheesecake.
6. Garnish:
   1. Decorate with walnuts and mint.

Prep Time: 30 mins | Cook Time: 60 mins | Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins | Servings: 12

Description: Baklava is a delicious and rich dessert originating from the Middle East, made of layers of flaky phyllo pastry, chopped nuts, and sweet syrup or honey. It’s known for its indulgent taste and beautiful presentation.

Ingredients:

• 1 package of phyllo dough, thawed
• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 cups mixed nuts (such as walnuts, pistachios, and almonds), finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Optional: ground cloves, cardamom, or lemon zest for additional flavor

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
2. In a bowl, mix together the chopped nuts and cinnamon.
3. Unroll the phyllo dough and place one sheet in the prepared baking dish, brushing it with melted butter.
4. Repeat with several more layers, brushing each layer with butter.
5. Sprinkle a layer of the nut mixture over the buttered phyllo dough.
6. Continue layering phyllo sheets and nuts until all ingredients are used, finishing with a final layer of phyllo dough.
7. Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
9. While the baklava is baking, combine sugar, water, honey, and vanilla extract in a saucepan.
10. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes to make the syrup.
11. Pour the hot syrup over the hot baklava as soon as it comes out of the oven.
12. Allow the baklava to cool completely before serving, allowing the syrup to soak in.

Notes:

Baklava is best enjoyed after it has had time to sit for a few hours or overnight, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Store baklava in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Details:

Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 45-50 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Yield: 24 pieces
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cooking: Oven
Diet: Vegetarian

Nutritional Facts (per serving, approximate):

Calories: 250
Total Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 20mg
Sodium: 75mg
Total Carbohydrates: 27g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugars: 15g
Protein: 3g