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Honey Almond Baklava Triangles

Flaky phyllo pastry layered with a sweet almond filling, soaked in fragrant honey syrup.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 package phyllo dough, thawed
  • 2 cups almonds, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix almonds, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
  2. Brush a 9×13 baking dish with melted butter. Layer 8 sheets of phyllo, brushing each with butter.
  3. Sprinkle half the almond mixture over phyllo. Add 4 more buttered phyllo sheets, then remaining almonds.
  4. Top with remaining phyllo sheets, buttering each. Cut into triangles before baking.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden. Meanwhile, simmer honey, water, lemon juice, and vanilla for syrup.
  6. Pour hot syrup over baked baklava. Let cool completely before serving.
  • Author: Olivia Bennett
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Fat: 12g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Protein: 20g