# Greek Baklava

- Cuisine: Greek
- Category: Dessert
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lb walnuts
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- butter, melted
- phyllo dough
- cup sugar
- cup water
- lemon zest, strip
- cup honey

## Instructions

1. Pulse walnuts in a food processor until finely chopped.
2. Stir cinnamon into the chopped walnuts.
3. Melt butter on the stove.
4. Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
5. Create the base by layering 8 sheets of phyllo dough in the dish, brushing each layer with melted butter.
6. Spread a thin layer of the walnut mixture over the phyllo, then top with 2 sheets of phyllo, brushing with butter. Repeat this layering process until all ingredients are used, ending with about 6 sheets of phyllo on top.
7. Score the baklava into diamond shapes using a knife, ensuring you cut all the way through to the bottom.
8. Bake in a 350°F oven for about 50 minutes until golden brown.
9. While baking, combine sugar, water, and lemon zest in a saucepan and bring to a boil to dissolve the sugar.
10. Stir in honey and simmer the syrup for 20 minutes.
11. Pour the syrup over the baklava immediately after it comes out of the oven and let it soak.

## Equipment

- food processor
- mixing bowl
- saucepan
- baking dish
- pastry brush
- knife
- spoon

## Tips

- Thaw frozen phyllo dough in the refrigerator overnight.
- Keep phyllo dough covered with a damp towel while working to prevent it from drying out.
- Use a spray bottle filled with melted butter for easier layering.
- Keep a bowl of water nearby to dampen fingers, which prevents phyllo sheets from sticking while cutting.
- Let the baklava soak in the syrup for as long as possible before serving.
- Serve in individual cupcake liners for easier handling.
- The recipe can be prepared ahead of time.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPLphtK4m/
- Creator: uamicodellepiante.fan
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/174b42e3-9584-4af9-a90f-60a0e23cd2db
- Extracted: 2026-11-09

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