Albanian Baklava Surprise (albanian Baklava Surprise)

Baklava is a popular dessert in Balkan cuisine, and this Albanian Baklava Surprise recipe adds a unique twist to the traditional version. Layers of flaky phyllo pastry, chopped nuts, and sweet syrup come together to create a delicious and indulgent treat that is perfect for special occasions or as a sweet ending to a meal.

Vegetarian Dessert Balkan Baklava Balkan Cuisine Albanian
Albanian Baklava Surprise (albanian Baklava Surprise)

Ingredients

  • 1 package of phyllo pastry sheets
  • 2 cups of mixed chopped nuts (such as walnuts, almonds, and pistachios)
  • 1 cup of unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup of granulated sugar
  • 1 cup of water
  • 1/2 cup of honey
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, water, honey, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Set aside to cool.
  3. Place a sheet of phyllo pastry in the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Brush with melted butter. Repeat with 7 more sheets, brushing each with butter.
  4. Sprinkle a layer of mixed nuts over the phyllo pastry.
  5. Place another sheet of phyllo pastry on top of the nuts, brush with butter, and repeat the process until all the nuts are used, ending with a top layer of phyllo pastry. Brush the top layer with butter.
  6. Cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes using a sharp knife.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
  8. Remove from the oven and immediately pour the cooled syrup over the hot baklava. Allow to cool completely before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
45 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
5g
Fat
20g

Supplies

9x13 inch baking dish Sharp knife

Tools

Oven Saucepan Pastry brush

Serving suggestions

Serve the Albanian Baklava Surprise with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.

Tips & tricks

For the best results, be sure to brush each layer of phyllo pastry with melted butter to achieve a crispy and golden baklava.

Cost

$15