Floral Nut Baklava Bites
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of our Rosewater, Almond, and Walnut Baklava Bites. This luxurious treat features flaky phyllo pastry layered with a heavenly blend of finely chopped almonds and walnuts, all kissed with fragrant rosewater syrup. Perfect for gatherings or as an elegant dessert, these bite-sized delights will transport your palate to a world of floral sweetness and nutty crunch.
ingredients
- 1 package (16 oz) phyllo dough, thawed
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
- 1 cup almonds, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup rosewater
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
steps
- 1.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2.
In a bowl, combine chopped walnuts, almonds, and cinnamon; mix well.
- 3.
Layer a sheet of phyllo dough in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish and brush lightly with melted butter. Repeat for 8 sheets.
- 4.
Sprinkle a layer of the nut mixture over the phyllo.
- 5.
Continue layering phyllo sheets (about 6 per layer), followed by more nut mixture until all nuts are used.
- 6.
Top with 8 more layers of buttered phyllo, brushing each layer as before.
- 7.
Cut the layered baklava into squares or diamond shapes using a sharp knife.
- 8.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
- 9.
While baking, make the syrup: in a saucepan, combine sugar, water, rosewater, and lemon juice; bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 10.
Once baklava is done baking, pour hot syrup evenly over the warm baklava and allow it to soak in for at least 3 hours before serving.