Honey Walnut Baklava
This sweet and sticky honey walnut baklava is an irresistible Greek dessert that kids go absolutely crazy for with its layers of crunchy nuts and flaky pastry. This kid friendly recipe makes a wonderful treat for special occasions and kids love helping drizzle the honey syrup over the top.
Flaky golden phyllo pastry layered with crunchy walnuts and soaked in a sweet honey syrup for an irresistible dessert.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
pastry
filling
syrup
Instructions
Prepare the Nut Filling
Combine the finely chopped walnuts with cinnamon in a bowl and mix well. Make sure the walnuts are chopped small enough so kids can eat them easily without any difficulty.
Layer the Phyllo
Brush a 9 by 13 inch baking pan with melted butter then layer 8 sheets of phyllo brushing each with butter. Spread the walnut filling evenly then layer the remaining 8 sheets with butter between each.
Cut and Bake
Cut the baklava into diamond shapes before baking then bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes until golden and crispy. The pre-cutting helps the syrup soak in better.
Make and Pour the Syrup
Combine honey and water in a saucepan and heat until combined then pour the warm syrup over the hot baklava immediately. Let soak for at least 2 hours before serving to kids.
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