Best Double Nut Baklava Recipes

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DOUBLE NUT BAKLAVA



Double Nut Baklava image

It may take some time to make this rich, buttery treat, but it's well worth the effort! The blend of coconut, pecans and macadamia nuts is irresistible. -Kari Kelley, Plains, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
1/2 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1-1/4 cups butter, melted
1 package phyllo dough (16 ounces, 14x9-inch-sheet size), thawed
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup honey

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; set aside. Brush a 13x9-in. baking pan with some of the butter. Unroll the sheets of phyllo dough; trim to fit into pan. , Layer 10 sheets of phyllo in prepared pan, brushing each with butter. (Keep remaining dough covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.) Sprinkle with a third of the nut mixture. Repeat layers twice. Top with five phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter. Brush top sheet of phyllo with butter. , Using a sharp knife, cut into diamond shapes. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a small saucepan, bring the sugar, water and honey to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes. Pour hot syrup over baklava. Cover and let stand overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

DOUBLE NUT BAKLAVA



DOUBLE NUT BAKLAVA image

Categories     Candy     Nut     Dessert     Bake

Yield 3 dozen pieces

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 c. flaked coconut, toasted
1/2 c. finely chopped cashews
1/2 c. finely chopped pecans
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1 tsp. ground allspice
1 1/4 c. melted butter
1 pkg. phyllo dough (16oz, 14"X9") thawed
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
1/4 c. honey

Steps:

  • 1) In a large bowl, combine the coconut, nuts, brown sugar, and allspice; set aside. 2) Brush a 13"X9" baking pan with some of the butter. Unroll the sheets of phyllo doughtrim to fit the pan. Layer 10 sheets of phyllo in prepared pan, brushing each with butter. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to keep it from drying out) Sprinkle with a third of the nut mixture. Repeat layers twice. Top with 5 phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter. Brush top sheet of phyllo with butter. 3) Using a sharp knife, cut into 36 diamond shapes. Bake at 350* for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. 4) In a small saucepan, bring the sugar, water, and honey to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes. Pour hot syrup over baklava. Cover and let stand overnight.

DOUBLE NUT BAKLAVA



Double Nut Baklava image

It may take some time to make this rich, buttery treat, but it's well worth the effort! The blend of coconut, pecans and macadamia nuts is irresistible. -Kari Kelley, Plains, Montana

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
1/2 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1-1/4 cups butter, melted
1 package phyllo dough (16 ounces, 14x9-inch-sheet size), thawed
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup honey

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; set aside. Brush a 13x9-in. baking pan with some of the butter. Unroll the sheets of phyllo dough; trim to fit into pan. , Layer 10 sheets of phyllo in prepared pan, brushing each with butter. (Keep remaining dough covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.) Sprinkle with a third of the nut mixture. Repeat layers twice. Top with five phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter. Brush top sheet of phyllo with butter. , Using a sharp knife, cut into diamond shapes. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a small saucepan, bring the sugar, water and honey to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes. Pour hot syrup over baklava. Cover and let stand overnight.

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