Cinnamon Sugar Baklava
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Cinnamon Sugar Baklava, a pastry that wraps layers of crispy phyllo dough around a sweet and nutty filling. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for gatherings or simply to treat yourself any day of the week. The warm notes of cinnamon combined with the rich syrup create a flavor profile that is utterly addictive. Whether served on its own or with a drizzle of chocolate, this baklava is sure to impress friends and family alike.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 0.75 lb finely chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or pistachios)
- 0.25 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 16 oz phyllo dough (thawed)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 0.5 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Optional: Semisweet or dark chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine chopped nuts, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Layer 8-10 sheets of phyllo in a baking dish, brushing each with melted butter.
- Sprinkle half of the nut mixture over the phyllo layers, then add more sheets brushed with butter.
- Repeat with another layer of nuts and finish with more phyllo layers.
- Cut into diamond shapes and bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare the syrup by boiling water, sugar, lemon slice, lemon juice, honey, and optional vanilla extract until thickened.
- Pour the hot syrup over baked baklava and allow it to soak while cooling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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