Caramel Baklava
Prep
30 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
This caramel baklava recipe is one of my favorite shortcuts for impressing guests without spending hours in the kitchen. The whole thing comes together in just 70 minutes, and honestly, most of that is just baking time. What makes it special is the combination of buttery layers, toasted nuts, and that incredible homemade caramel drizzle that brings everything together. The almonds and walnuts aren't just delicious; they're packed with healthy fats that support heart health while you're indulging in something truly decadent. This is the kind of dessert that tastes like you fussed all day, but the simple technique means you can pull it off any time you need something showstopping.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour(for phyllo dough)
- 120 gcold unsalted butter(for phyllo dough)
- 100 gconfectioner's sugar(for dusting)
- 200 galmonds(chopped)
- 150 gwalnuts(chopped)
- 400 mlcaramel sauce(store-bought or homemade)
- 50 gmaple syrup(for caramel sauce)
- 120 mlheavy cream(for caramel sauce)
- 2 eggeggs(for phyllo dough)
- 5 gsalt(for phyllo dough)
- 1saffron threads(for color and flavor)
- 200 gsugar(for caramel sauce)
- 100 gunsalted pistachios(chopped)
- 50 gbutter(for greasing the pan)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 20x20cm (8x8 inch) baking dish.
Tip: Make sure to line the dish with parchment paper for easy removal.
- 2
Make the phyllo dough by mixing flour, cold butter, eggs, and salt in a bowl until a dough forms.
Tip: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- 3
Roll out the phyllo dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch (3mm) and cut it into 10 equal pieces.
Tip: Place the phyllo pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 4
Layer the phyllo pieces in the baking dish, brushing each layer with melted butter.
Tip: Repeat this process 5 times, finishing with a layer of phyllo on top.
- 5
Mix the chopped nuts, confectioner's sugar, and saffron threads in a bowl.
Tip: Spread the nut mixture evenly over the top layer of phyllo.
- 6
Drizzle the caramel sauce over the nut mixture and sprinkle with unsalted pistachios.
Tip: Make sure to cover the entire surface.
- 7
Bake the baklava for 40 minutes, or until the phyllo is golden brown and the caramel sauce is bubbly.
Tip: Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
- 8
Drizzle the maple syrup over the baklava and sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.
Tip: Serve warm or at room temperature.
- 9
Cut the baklava into diamond-shaped pieces and serve.
Tip: Enjoy!
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