This Quick and Easy Walnut Baklava recipe is perfect for those looking to create a delicious, traditional dessert in just 15-20 minutes. Packed with the richness of walnuts and layered with crispy phyllo dough, this baklava is a delightful treat for any occasion.
Why You’ll Love This: The combination of crunchy nuts, buttery layers of phyllo, and sweet syrup makes this baklava irresistible. It’s a straightforward recipe that yields a dessert with complex flavors and textures.
Perfect for: Ideal for festive occasions, family gatherings, or as a special treat during the holidays. It’s also great for those who want to impress guests with a homemade dessert that looks as good as it tastes.
- Ingredients:
- 700g phyllo dough for baklava
- 300g finely chopped walnuts (alternatively, use hazelnuts or pistachios)
- 350g butter
- For the Syrup:
- 700g sugar
- 350g water
- Juice of a quarter lemon
- Instructions:
- Clarify the butter by melting and removing the foam and residue.
- Separate 400g of phyllo for the bottom layers, keeping the remaining 300g under a damp cloth.
- Grease the baking dish (preferably a glass one).
- Layer the phyllo in the dish, buttering lightly every three layers.
- After laying down the first 400g, evenly distribute the chopped walnuts.
- Fold in any overhanging edges, then continue layering and buttering the remaining phyllo.
- Cut the baklava horizontally, then pour the remaining butter over.
- Cut vertically and gently press each piece.
- Bake at 170°C (338°F) on the lower rack until golden brown.
- For the syrup, boil sugar and water. After reaching a boil, add lemon juice and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Pour the hot syrup slowly over the slightly cooled baklava.
- Let it soak in the syrup before serving. No need for additional garnish.
Enjoy this mouth-watering walnut baklava, a perfect combination of sweet, nutty, and crispy!
