Honey Nut & Cream Cheese Baklava Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
• STEP 2.In a bowl, mix together cream cheese, chopped nuts, and honey until well combined.
• STEP 3.Layer half of the phyllo pastry sheets in the baking dish, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
• STEP 4.Spread the cream cheese and nut mixture evenly over the phyllo pastry.
• STEP 5.Layer the remaining phyllo pastry sheets on top, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
• STEP 6.Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes.
• STEP 7.Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
• STEP 8.While the baklava is baking, prepare the honey syrup by combining honey, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
• STEP 9.Once the baklava is out of the oven, immediately pour the hot honey syrup over it, allowing it to soak into the layers.
• STEP 10.Let the baklava cool completely before serving. It can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to thaw the phyllo pastry according to package instructions before using.
• To prevent the phyllo pastry from drying out, cover it with a damp kitchen towel while working with it.
• For added flavor, you can sprinkle some ground cinnamon or cardamom between the layers of the baklava.

Storage and Serving

• Allow the baklava to cool completely before serving to allow the flavors to develop.
• Serve the baklava as a dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
• Store any leftover baklava in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.