Sweet Pistachio and Honey Baklava
Sweet Pistachio and Honey Baklava is a decadent, layered pastry filled with a sweet and nutty pistachio filling. The filo pastry is brushed with melted butter and honey, creating a crispy and flaky exterior. The pistachio filling is made with ground pistachios, honey, cinnamon, and nutmeg, giving it a rich and aromatic flavor. This baklava is the perfect dessert for any occasion, and it's sure to impress your guests.
Baklava is a classic dessert that has been enjoyed for centuries. It is believed to have originated in the Middle East, and it has since become a popular dessert all over the world. Baklava is typically made with filo pastry, which is a thin, unleavened dough. The filo pastry is brushed with melted butter and honey, and it is then filled with a variety of nuts and spices. Baklava is often baked in a large pan, and it is cut into diamond-shaped pieces before serving.
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Prep time: 30 | Cook time: 45 | Serves: 8
Ingredients
  • 1 cup shelled pistachios
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 package (1 pound) filo pastry, thawed
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the pistachios, honey, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. Spread the melted butter evenly over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  4. Place one sheet of filo pastry in the pan and brush with melted butter.
  5. Repeat with 4 more sheets of filo pastry.
  6. Spread the pistachio mixture evenly over the filo pastry.
  7. Top with the remaining 4 sheets of filo pastry, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
  8. Score the top of the baklava into diamond shapes.
Why It Works
  • The filo pastry is brushed with melted butter and honey, which creates a crispy and flaky exterior.
  • The pistachio filling is made with ground pistachios, honey, cinnamon, and nutmeg, giving it a rich and aromatic flavor.
  • The baklava is baked in a large pan, which allows the pastry to cook evenly.