Enjoy the sweet and nutty flavors of traditional baklava with this easy recipe. This simple approach to a classic dessert uses ready-made baklava pastry sheets, filled with a choice of pistachios or walnuts, and drenched in a sweet, lemony syrup. The result is a perfectly crispy and delicious baklava that you can make at home without much effort.
Why You'll Love This: This Easy Baklava Recipe is perfect for those who want to enjoy homemade baklava without the complexity of making the pastry from scratch. The layers of flaky pastry, combined with the rich nut filling and sweet syrup, create a delightful dessert that is sure to impress.
Perfect Occasion: This baklava is ideal for celebrations, family gatherings, or as a special treat to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee. It's also great for festive occasions or as a homemade gift for friends and loved ones.
Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 package of baklava pastry sheets
- Pistachios or walnuts, finely chopped
- 200 g of butter
- 150 g of vegetable oil
Syrup:
- 2 cups of sugar
- 2 cups of water
- 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons of ice water (to prevent crystallization)
Preparation:
- Melt the butter, remove the foam, and mix with the oil.
- Cut the pastry sheets in half. Place half of them in a greased baking dish, brushing each with the butter-oil mixture.
- Add a layer of pistachios or walnuts.
- Place the remaining sheets on top, brushing each with the butter-oil mixture. Cut into desired shapes.
- Pour the remaining butter-oil mixture over the top. Bake at 180°C (356°F) for 45-50 minutes until golden.
- For the syrup, boil sugar and water, add lemon juice, and cook for 10 minutes. Add ice water after removing from heat.
- Pour the hot syrup over the hot baklava and let it soak.
- Garnish as desired and serve.
Enjoy this Easy Baklava, a delightful and hassle-free way to bring a classic dessert to your table!