This easy christmas baklava recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
Christmas Baklava
This easy christmas baklava recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- /2 pound chopped pecans
- /2 pound chopped walnuts
- tbsp. ground cinnamon
- pound package of Phyllo dough
- /2 cups butter melted
- /2 cups honey
- tsp. vanilla
- tsp. grated lemon zest
- Mix nuts together in a large bowl and toss with the ground cinnamon. Set aside.
Instructions
- Butter a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Place 2 sheets of phyllo in the bottom of prepared dish. Brush generously with melted butter.
- Sprinkle 2-3 tablespoons of nut mixture on top. Repeat layers until all the nuts, butter, and phyllo are used.
- End with about 6 layers of phyllo on the top. If you still have some butter left, brush it over the top layer.
- Using a very sharp knife, cut through all layers of the baklava. Cut 3-4 sliced length-wise.
- Then make diagonal cuts to make diamond shapes.
- Bake in heated 350 degree oven for about 45 minutes, until golden and crisp.
- While baklava is baking, heat honey in a sauce pan until close to boiling. Stir in vanilla and lemon zest.
- When baklava is done baking, immediately pour the honey mixture over the top.
- Let cool completely in the pan.
Tips for the Best Christmas Baklava
- Pre-heat & Prep: Always gather all ingredients before cooking christmas baklava.
- Flavor Adjustment: Adjust seasoning to taste near the end of cooking.
- Storage Tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.